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HelpTest Code UR Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Urine
Ordering Guidance
If susceptibilities are also desired order URNS / Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Urine.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated 24 hours
Useful For
Diagnosis of urinary tract infections
Quantitative culture results may be helpful in discriminating contamination, colonization, and infection
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDC | Ident Serologic Agglut Method 4 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| PCRID | Identification by PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| COMM | Identification Commercial Kit | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALD | Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| REFID | Additional Identification Procedure | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SALS | Serologic Agglut Method 1 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| EC | Serologic Agglut Method 2 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SHIG | Serologic Agglut Method 3 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| STAP | Identification Staphylococcus | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| STRP | Identification Streptococcus | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Conventional Quantitative Culture Technique/Identification of Pathogens Greater Than or Equal to 10,000 cfu/mL
Reporting Name
Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, UrineSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Varies | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
No growth (Organism present <10,000 cfu/mL, or mixed flora)
Identification of probable pathogens with colony count ranges
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87086-Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Urine
87077-Identification Commercial Kit (if appropriate)
87077-Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec (if appropriate)
87077-Bacteria Identification (if appropriate)
87077-Additional Identification Procedure (if appropriate)
87077-Identification Staphylococcus (if appropriate)
87077-Identification Streptococcus (if appropriate)
87147 x 1-3-Serologic Agglut Method 1 Ident (if appropriate)
87147-Serologic Agglut Method 2 Ident (if appropriate)
87147 x 4-Serologic Agglut Method 3 Ident (if appropriate)
87147 x 2-6 - Serologic Agglut Method 4 Ident (if appropriate)
87153-Aerobe Ident by Sequencing (if appropriate)
87150-Identification by PCR (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Urine | 630-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Urine | 630-4 |