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HelpTest Code UR CX Culture, Urine
Additional Codes
LAB239
Collection Method
Sterile urine collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Sterile Cup
Acceptable Specimens
- Clean Catch
- Indwelling Catheter
- Straigh Catheter
- Suprapubic needle aspiration
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 labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen submitted per day |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 24 hours |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
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