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Test Code C Urine CULTURE, URINE

Patient Preparation

Using sterile cleansing towelettes for clean catch according to the special collection instructions.

Special Collection Instructions

Female:
1. Start with 3 sterile cleansing towelettes.
2. Unfold one towelette & wipe urethral area from front to back once. Discard.
3. Repeat with other 2 towelettes, wiping left, center, and right of urethral area.
4. Hold labia apart and begin to void in bedpan or toilet.
5. After several mLs have passed, collect midstream portion without stopping flow of urine.
6. Void excess urine in bedpan or toilet.
Male:
1. Thoroughly clean glans with 2-3 towelettes.
2. Withdraw the foreskin over glans if uncircumcised.
3. Cleanse glans beginning at the urethra and working away from it.
4. While holding foreskin retracted, begin to void in toilet or bedpan.
5. After several mLs have passed, collect midstream portion without stopping flow of urine.
6. Void excess urine in bedpan or toilet.

Collection Method

Sterile urine collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Sterile specimen container
BD Vacutainer Urine C&S tube

Acceptable Specimen(s)

  • Clean Catch
  • Foley Cath
  • In-and-Out Cath
  • Kidney
  • Nephrostomy
  • Renal Pelvis
  • Suprapubic Tap

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative- No Growth

Reportable Units

Positive-Growth
Negative-No Growth

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                           

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Swab received

Specimen Stability

Ambient:

2 Hours

Refrigerated:

24 Hours

Frozen:

N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

Daily

Expected Turn Around Time

2 Days

Stat Availability

No

Performing Bench

CRMC Microbiology

Special Handling

Refrigerate if delivery to laboratory is delayed > 2 hours.

Methodology/Method Description

Culture

CPT Codes

87086