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Enteric Profile X

Test Code
15292


CPT Codes
87046 (x4)<br /> Restricted Client Code

Includes
Stool Culture, Vibrio


Preferred Specimen
2 grams fresh stool submitted in enteric transport vial, containing Cary-Blair medium, or send rectal swab in Cary-Blair or Amies transport medium


Minimum Volume
1 gram


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Aerobic isolation and identification procedures • Bacterial culture

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.