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Anaerobe E-test Profile

Test Code
5743


CPT Codes
87181 (x4)

Preferred Specimen
Pure culture in anaerobic transport medium, thioglycollate broth, or any other suitable anaerobic transport system, safely contained


Transport Container
Appropriate culture media


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Elution Test

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily p.m.; Report available: 6 days


Reference Range
Interpretive report


Clinical Significance
Test provides accurate information for minimum concentration of antibiotic required to inhibit a particular organism.




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.