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Test Code C URINE Culture Urine

Cerner Test Code

C Urine

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Clean catch urine in sterile container

Processing Instructions

Collect 4 mLs of urine in a sterile container or use Urine Transfer Straw Kit to transfer urine to a Gray Top Urine C&S Preservative Tube. Fill tube to minimum fill line.

Stability

Stability: Urine in a sterile container unpreserved is accepted up to 24 hours after collection and must be Refrigerated Urine placed in the grey top with the preservative is accepted up to 48 hours after collection and must be Refrigerated Serum tubes are not recommended to aliquot urine

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87086|87077| FOR ID|87186| FOR SUSCEPTIBILITIES, AS INDICATED

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Greater than 48 hrs