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Urine Culture
| Test Name: | Urine Culture | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB239 | ||
| CPT Code: | 87086 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Urine | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  BD Vacutainer Gray Top Urine Tube | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 24-72 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | No growth | ||
| Additional Information: | Susceptibilities are performed on routine urine cultures according to the colony count. Susceptibilities are performed on all isolates from suprapubic specimens. | ||