Urine Culture Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
URINE CULTURE |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB239 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
Intended for symptomatic patients, or patients with risk factors, suspected of urinary tract infection. |
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Specimen Type |
Urine |
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Container |
Urine Transport |
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Collection Instructions |
Midstream or Catheterized Urine |
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Transport Instructions |
For Urine Transport Tubes with boric acid (optimal specimens) or Refrigerated (2-8 C) in Sterile Container if not in Urine Transport Tubes (without boric acid or equivalent). Note: sterile containers will only be accepted if specimen is of insufficient quantity to transfer to urine preservative tube. |
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Specimen Stability |
For Urine Transport Tubes - submitting within 24 hours is optimal (though up to 72 hours is acceptable). |
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Methodology |
Culture |
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Days Performed |
Monday through Sunday |
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Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
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CPT |
87086 |
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PDM |
6201180 |
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Results |
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