Hospital Bacterial ID and Susceptibility, Aerobic

Test Code

38402

CPT Codes
87077<br /> Limited Access Code

Includes

Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87184). Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): Typing by immunofluorescent method 87140, Typing by agglutination 87147, or Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene 87153).

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected on an agar 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 organisms

Methodology
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time Of Flight

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Monday-Sunday Afternoon, Night
Report available: 14 Days

Reference Range

Varies

Clinical Significance

Aerobic bacteria identification and susceptibility is required for selecting optimal therapy.

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.