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Culture- Bacterial, Urine (Clean-catch or bagged)
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture, Urine A |
Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques |
CMI, Microbiology |
Battery Members
Culture
Specimen Requirements
Urine- clean catch, Urine- bagged collection, Urine, indwelling catheter
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredSterile container |
N/A | 1 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 2 hour(s)
Refrigerated - 24 hour(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
Reasons for Rejection
- Frozen specimen
- Not received at proper temperature
- Not received within specified time frame
Comments
Instruct patient or parent/guardian in proper collection procedures for mid-stream urine collections.
CPT Code
- 87086