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Test Code CUU Urine Culture, Routine

Specimen Requirements

This procedure is most commonly used.

 

Container/Tube: UC Gray top urine transport

Specimen Volume: A minimum volume of 1 mL of clean-catch, midstream urine

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen following instructions in “Urine Collection” in Special Instructions. After finishing void, transfer specimen to UC urine transport and mix well.

Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

          2. Specimen source is required.

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87086

Note: For bladder or other invasive collections, see #CUSPKI Urine, Suprapubic or Other Invasive Collection Culture

Special Instructions