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HelpTest Code SCURIN Culture, Urine
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB239 |
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit 0.5 mL of urine from a clean-catch midstream, catheter, ileal conduit, suprapubic, etc. in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Send specimen refrigerated if there is a delay in transport or processing. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
3. If specimen will not arrive at St. Luke's within 24 hours of collection, specimen should be sent in BD Vacutainer Urine culture preservative. Collection device available from the laboratory, upon request.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp |
2 hours (unpreserved) 48 hours (preserved) |
|
| Refrigerated |
24 hours (unpreserved) 72 hours (preserved) |
X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Hospital Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Laboratory (positive cultures)
Methodology
Culture and Colony Count, with Identification by Conventional Methods
Note: Primary Gram stain is not included, but can be done upon request.
Positive Cultures are sent to St. Luke's Hospital for testing.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2-3 days
CPT Code Information
87086