PCR Urinary Track Infection(UTI), nucleic acid amplif

CPT Code

87481; 87640; 87651; 87653; 87798; 87801

Specimen Type

Urine

Container Type

Sterile Specimen ContainerESWABGray Top Urine C&S Preservative TubeUrine Preservative Tiger Top

Stability

Room Temperature- 48 hours, 2-8°C, 72 hours, Room Temperature-72 hours, 2-8°C, 5 days

Handling Instructions

Refrigerate if possible

Clinical Notes

The purpose of this assay is to detect and identify urinary tract pathogens collected in urine specimens obtained from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection. Antibiotic ressistance will be tested in the event of a positive.

Performing Lab

Principle Laboratory - Dallas
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063

Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058