Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic [14673X]

Test Code

3380

CPT Codes
87077

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 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 organisms

Methodology
Microdilution

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.