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HelpTest ID MICR0013 Culture Bacterial, Urine
AKA
UA C&S; Urine Culture; Culture, Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gray top (BD Vacutainer® C&S Transfer Straw Kit) tube - Urine, Random - Fill to line
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Indicate method of collection (Clean Catch, Midstream, or Catheterized) on specimen and order.
Urine Collection Patient Instructions
Urine Collection Instructions by Bag for Infants and Children
Specimen Volume
Gray top (BD Vacutainer® C&S Transfer Straw Kit) tube:
| Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Sterile Container: Urine, Random
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
Gray top (BD Vacutainer® C&S Transfer Straw Kit) tube:
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Sterile Container: Urine, Random
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Identification, typing, and/or sensitivity testing will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87086 or 87086,87088 or 87086,87077