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HelpTest ID MICR0013 Culture Bacterial, Urine
Synonym
UC, Urine Culture
Specimen Type/Requirements
- Full Gray-Top (Urine C&S Preservative) Tube-Preferred
- Fresh Urine in Sterile Collection Container
Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume |
0.5 mL urine (unpreserved) 4.0 mL urine (preserved) |
| Minimum Volume |
0.2 mL urine (unpreserved) Urine C&S preservative tube filled to minimum fill line |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature |
48 Hours (preserved) 2 Hours (unpreserved) |
Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | 24 Hours (unpreserved) | |
| Frozen | n/a |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Report Available
1-5 Days
Additional Information/Reflex Testing
Identification, typing, and/or sensitivity testing will automatically be performed, if indicated, at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
CPT
87086