Void Urine Culture

Message


SRHC Clients:

Transport uricult at room temp to SRH lab same day for best practice. DO NOT REFRIGERATE URICULT.
If urine is not dipped on uricult, transport to SRH lab in <2 hours at room temp or <24 hour refrigerated. 
Do not transport this specimen through the translogic system.




Test Code
VDUR


Alias/See Also
Urine Culture, voided


CPT Codes
87086

Includes
Culture
Identifications and sensitivies, as indicated, with additional charges.


Preferred Specimen


Uricult




Transport Container
Clean catch mid-stream urine in Uricult or sterile container


Specimen Stability
Uricult:  Room temp up to 24 hours.  DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
Urine:   Room temp 2 hours
              Refrigerated 24 hours, refrigerate within 2 hours.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule


24/7




Report Available


1-3 days






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.