8016 Urine Culture, Real-Time PCR

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Urine 2 hours Room Temperature, 24 hours Refrigerated. If bacteriostatic preservative is added, stable for 5 days Room Temperature Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:Urine
Container:Sterile urine container
Temperature:See Specimen Stability

Method

RT PCR using Biorad CFX96/C1000 Touch

Schedule

Monday-Friday

CPT Codes

87798 x 13, 87801 x 3, 87481 x 5, 87640, 87651, 87641, 87500, 87653, 87563