CULTURE, URINE CLEAN CATCH (UVC)

Message
First morning void specimen preferred.


Test Code
LAB239


Alias/See Also
UVC


CPT Codes
87086

Preferred Specimen
2 mL clean catch urine

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Transport Container
Grey top urine preservative tube or sterile leak-proof container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature if in preservative. Refrigerate if not in preservative and delivery to lab will exceed 2 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen at room temperature >2 hours without preservative




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.