CULTURE URINE (WITH COLONY COUNT)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: UR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 508
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 508
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5 - 10 ml
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Urine culture transport tubes (yellow or gray top) or sterile urine cup.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Urine culture transport tubes (yellow or gray top) or sterile urine cup.
Methods
Conventional culture with calibrated loop colony count.
CPT Codes
87088, 87086
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Component Info
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Name: COLONY COUNT URINE
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