Urine Culture

Test Code
CUR


Alias/See Also
3030226


CPT Codes
87088

Preferred Specimen
BD Grey Top Tube 

FSM #: 187510


Minimum Volume
4mL 


Instructions
Collect a midstream urine
Staff must transfer specimen to a BD Grey Top Tube, shake to mix preservative 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate - must be received within 24 hours of collection 


Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.