Urine Culture

Test Code
410


CPT Codes
87086

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Urine Collection Kit

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.

3. Invert well before taking 4 mL aliquot.

4. Do not over fill aliquot tube, 4 mL at most.


 




Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Grey top Refrigerated (preferred) 72 hours


Reference Range

None



Performed By
EmpowerMe Diagnostics



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.