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