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Cerner Test Code
UAC
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Urine Container
Specimen Volume
5.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Collect a minimum of 5.0 mLs urine in a urine container. Transfer 3.0 mLs to a yellow caped urine tube and 2.0 mLs to gray top sterile urine tube.
Stability
Stability of Yellow tube: Room Temp 24 hrs
Stability of Grey Culture tube: 48 hrs Refrigerated
Stability of Sage Container: Refrigerated 24 hrs
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
81003|81001 FOR REFLEX MICRO|87086 FOR REFLEX CULTURE IF INDICATED
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology