Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
| Test Mnemonic | UTI |
|---|---|
| CPT Code | 87640, 87481, 87798, 87653 |
| Also Known As | |
| Specimen Type | Clean catch midstream urine |
| Specimen Container | ESwab Collection Kit |
| Alternate Speciman Type | None |
| Preferred Volume | Urine transport tube with selective media |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Tube |
| Specimen Collection | Urine |
| Specimen Process | M- F |
| Specimen Transport Storage | Room Temperature 5-25°C |
| Specimen Stability | 24-48 Hours |
| Specimen Rejection | • Improperly labeled. • Incomplete information on the requisition. • Too old for processing. • Failure to meet volume criteria. • Leaking primary or secondary specimen container. • Wrong collection container for test ordered. • Gross contamination. • Improper storage |
| Methodology | TaqMan RT-PCR |
| Use | For the detection of pathogens listed above |
| Clinical Signifigance | To determine urinary infections |
| Reference Range | Not Detected |
| Day Run | Mon-Fri |
| Time Run | As Received |
| Time Reported | 24 Hours After Receipt |
| Test Type | Molecular |
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