| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Sterile urine | 24 Hours Refrigerated. Suprapubic aspirates should be submitted ASAP | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsPreferred amount: 4 ml sterile urine Specimen Type:Sterile urine |
Method
Semi-quantitative culture techniques: Bacterial culture, aerobic, which includes routine isolation and identification procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing is performed when appropriate.
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Schedule
Monday-Saturday
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Instructions/Notes
Indicate source/site. If culture is positive, identification and susceptibility (if appropriate) will be performed at an additional charge.
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Clinical Utility
By plating specimens onto selective media, it is possible to identify the etiologic agents of urinary tract infections, which includes urethritis, cystitis, the urethral syndrome, and pyelonephritis.
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CPT Codes
87086
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