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Urine Culture

Order Name C URINE RT
Test Number: 6002002
Revision Date 03/08/2018
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Urine Culture
Culture 630-4 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 3 mL (1) Urine, Random Sarstedt Monovettes Refrigerated
Alternate 1 3 mL (1) Urine, Random BD Urine Vacutainer Refrigerated
Alternate 2 3 mL (1) Urine, Random Sterile Urine container Refrigerated
Instructions The bacteria present in specimens multiply quickly in urine at room temperature. Therefore, a properly filled urine transport tube containing boric acid is recommended to ensure optimal results if the specimen cannot be refrigerated until arrival in the lab. Care should be taken to collect a specimen without skin contamination (skin contaminants can multiply as well). The source should be indicated. Please refer to urine culture collection guide for more information.
Stability: Room temperature 2 hours, Refrigerated 48 hours, Preserved (boric acid) 48 hours (room temperature or refrigerated)

Urine in preservative tubes must be filled to the minimum fill mark on the tube.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Daily 
Expected TAT 2 Days  
Clinical Use Identifies urinary tract pathogens 
CPT Code(s) 87086
Lab Section Microbiology