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LAB239
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| LAB239 Urine culture |
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Collection Information
How To Fill Urine Vacutainer Tube (grey top)Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Urine | UrnVac | 1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability (Sterile Container)
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Frozen: n/a
Specimen Stability (Urine Vacutainer)
Ambient:48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| URINE CULTURE | 630-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
24 Hours
CPT Code(s)
87086
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)