| 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. |