Back to Test DirectoryTL62 : Urine Culture, Special
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Culture, Urine, Special
Methodology:
Bacterial Culture
Clinical Utility:
Urine Culture, Special - Any bacterial colony count may be significant.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TL62-4
Turnaround Time:
4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5-10 mL Urine Tube - Grey Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Tube - Grey Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 4 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
UGY: Perform a clean catch process, collect urine in sterile container, transfer 5-10 ml into the special grey tube, label with patient's name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Clean catch urine process; collect urine in a sterile container; transfer 5 - 10ml into a grey vacutainer (UGY): label with patient information.
Alternative Specimen:
Urine Container-Boricult, Urine tube without preservative, Urine Cup, Agar Plate, URICULT Urine CULTURE-PADDLES, Nut Agar Slant, Urisponge
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87086 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
