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Bacterial Identification, Aerobic
Test CodeAEBID
CPT Codes
87077
Includes
Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge:
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled
container
Instructions
Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days : Refrigerated: 7 days : Frozen:
Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Anaerobic organism
Methodology
MALDI-TOF
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 20, 2023