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Urine Culture

Order Code
500000
CPT
87086
Test Details
Synonyms

Bacterial Urine Culture

TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture (if Identification and/or sensitivity needed, then instrumentation is Vitek 2)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Detects bacterial infection in the urinary tract.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile,leak proof container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 day
Order Code
500000
CPT
87086
Test Details
Synonyms

Bacterial Urine Culture

TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Conventional culture (if Identification and/or sensitivity needed, then instrumentation is Vitek 2)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Detects bacterial infection in the urinary tract.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile,leak proof container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 day