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What is the cpt code for urine culture and sensitivity?
87086
Is a microbiology test done with a urine specimen?
yes, example of urine culture and sensitivity.
What do the sensitivity numbers mean on a urine culture and sensitivity test?
sensitivity numbers means how the antibioic reacts in a certain bacteria
How do you read urine culture and sensitivity report?
amikacin S 26 Gentamycin R
What is the medical term meaning a combination of clinical lab tests performed on urine specimen?
Urinalysis is the typical chemical evaluation of urine via a combination of tests. A microbiologic evaluation could be called urine culture and sensitivity (urine C&S) or MCS- Microscopy, culture and sensitivity of urine. In the US, microscopy is typically ordered with the U/A, not the C&S.
What is urine cs test?
Urine C/S stands for urine culture and sensitivity.It is used to identify the microorganism that causes the infection (culture) and to find a suitable antibiobic which is susceptible to kill the microorganism (sensitivity) Hope it would help you..
Why would a urine culture be needed?
A sterile container must be used to collect a urine culture for many reasons. The sample collected cannot be tainted with any substance that is being tested for.
Where are specimens taken from for a mycoplasma culture?
Samples are collected from the cervix in a female, the urethra or semen in a male, or urine.
Blood culture and sensitivity?
the grey tube is used for culture and sensitivity
What do the abbreviations m and c and s mean in microbiology urine tests?
The abbreviations M, C and S in a microbiology urine test means microscopy, culture and sensitivity. The test is done to check for a urine infection.
What is urine culture and sensitivity?
Urine culture is when a doctor orders a urine specimen to be evaluated in a lab to determine exactly what kind of bacteria are living in it and causing problems. "Culture" means to grow, and they literally grow the bacteria so that they can test different antibiotics on it. Some antibiotics may kill the bacteria, and some antibiotics have no effect on the bacteria. This is the "sensitivity" part. If a bacteria is sensitive to an antibiotic, it would be a good choice for treatment of the infection. If it is not sensitive, the it is resistant to the antibiotic and it won't produce a cure.
What do culture and sensitivity target?
Culture - to culture and identify the bacteria that has infected you. Sensitivity - Drug susceptibility test to know what antibiotics to prescribe for you.
