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Bacterial Identification, Anaerobic [4471X]
Test Code900488
CPT Codes
Dependent upon method of identification.<br /> Identification by biochemicals (CPT code(s): 87076) or Gas liquid chromatography (CPT code(s): 87143) or Identification by nucleic acid probe (CPT code(s): 87149) or Serogrouping or serotyping (CPT code(s): 87147) or Immunofluorescent study (CPT code(s): 87140). If submitted culture is no growth or mixed growth with no further identification (CPT code(s): 87999).
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or a pure isolate on a plate in an anaerobic bag
Instructions
Swab or plate of pure culture in anaerobic transport system.
Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.
Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.
Transport Container
Anaerobic Transport
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate
Methodology
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days
Clinical Significance
The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the body site of origin and clinical symptoms manifested.