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Test Code URNC Culture, Urine

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4530

Purpose

Intended for the detection of clinically significant bacterial pathogens causing a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Methodology

Conventional culture

Sample Type

Urine

  • Voided
  • Catheter
  • Neonatal bagged
  • Nephrostomy
  • Suprapubic bladder aspirate
  • Bladder/cytoscopy

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 24 hours
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Result Reporting

  • Organism quantitation reported with colony forming units per mililiter (CFU/mL)
  • Workup of clinically significant pathogens (if indicated)

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 No

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87086

87088

87077 (if appropriate)

87186 (if appropriate)

87184 (if appropriate)

LOINC

630-4 Bacteria identified Cx Nom (U)