Special Culture Urine Lab Test

CPT Code(s)

87086

Includes

If culture is positive, CPT code(s): 87088 will be added with an additional charge. Identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).  Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).

Methodology

Semi-quantitative culture techniques and conventional or rapid identification methods

Clinical Significance

Any bacterial colony count may be significant.

Alternative Name(s)

Urine, Special Culture