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What is the purpose of a urine culture?

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A surgically-created opening in the abdomen for elimination of waste products (urine or stool).

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What is the cost for test urine culture?

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A urine culture is a type of urine test that looks for the presence of germs or bacteria. The test is normally carried out when a urinary tract infection is suspected.


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What does medical code 87086 stand for?

Pathology and Laboratory / Microbiology CPT code for: culture, bacterial; quantitive colony count, urine.


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Yes. A culture to detect bacteria in the urine does not check for chlamydia. The urine test for chlamydia is not a standard urinalysis or urine culture, but is a specific test to detect chlamydia's genetic material. Ask for the test specifically if you are concerned.


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What is the cpt code for urine culture and sensitivity?

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A urine culture with mixed flora consisting predominately of nonpathogens is usually an incomplete test. This generally means that urine was not obtained by a clean catch method.


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