Specimen Type
Urine
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB239
Lab Test Days
Upon receipt
Standard TAT
2 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
voided or catheterized specimen
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Submit in sterile container or BD gray top urine transport tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Sterile container -- transport specimens to lab within 2 hours or refrigerate if transport is delayed (up to 24 hours). BD gray top urine transport tubes -- must be received in lab within 48 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen. Leaking specimen. Foley cath tips. 24 hours collection
Test Volume Required
0.5 ml random urine
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml random urine
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
CPT Codes
87086
Revised
08-10-17