Culture, Urine with ARD

Test Code
UARD


Alias/See Also
Urine culture with ARD


CPT Codes
87086

Preferred Specimen
Acceptable Specimens:

Clean catch or catheterized urine


1. 1 mL from a random urine collection in a sterile
container. No preservative.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

3. Send specimen refrigerated if transporting long distances.
Follow instructions in Urine Collections in Special
Instructions.

Note: Specimen source is required.


Instructions


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Culture, Conventional Technique

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

No growth



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.