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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Final Negative at 24 hours
CPT Codes: 87086
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: <50K Gram positive cocci/ml and <100K Gram negative rods/ml are normally considered insignificant in voided urines. Mixed cultures of >2 organisms usually represent contamination.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
C Urine |
Culture |
|
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No growth. No significant pathogens isolated. |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Urine |
Urine C&S Preservative Tube |
3 |
mL |
Collect urine in sterile cup first. Use the "Transfer Straw Kit" to fill the tube. See instructions on package. Urine specimen must be drawn to the minimum fill line and not exceed the maximum fill line to maintain correct additive to urine ratio. Mix tube when filled 8 to 10 times by inversion |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |
Urine |
Sterile Cup |
1 |
mL |
|
Room Temperature up to 2 hours or Refrigerated up to 24 hours. |
Refrigerate up to 24 hours |