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Additional Codes
LAB239
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Sterile urine collection
Container
Sterile Cup or Urine Culture Tube (Boric acid grey top)
Specimen Type
Bladder aspirate, Cytoscopic urine, Ileal conduit (Urostomy), Indwelling (Foley), catheter, Nephrostomy, Pedi bag, Renal aspirate, Straight catheter, Suprapubic aspirate, Suprapubic catheter, Ureter aspirate, Voided urine
Minimum Volume
Sterile Cup- 0.5mL
Urine Culture Tube- 3mL
Specimen Stability
Sterile Container
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 24 hours |
Urine Culture Tube
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference or Target Ranges
No growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen submitted per day |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87086
Last review/edit date
2025