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Urine Culture

eD-H Order Code

LAB239

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Minimum Test Volume Container Special Handling
Urine 3.0 ML Keep refrigerated

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Boric acid: 48hours, streile cup Ambient:2hours, sterile cup Refrigerated: 24 hours

Additional Specimen Instructions

Frozen specimens are not acceptable. Minimum volume 3mL. Indicate prostatic massage (pre and post) in the order comments or on the requisition.

How To Fill Urine Vacutainer Tube (grey top)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday; continuously

CPT(s)

87086

Performing Lab Section

Microbiology