Anaerobic Bacteria Identification and Susceptibility

Test Code

LAB234022

Quest Code

92185

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).<br>If submitted culture is no growth or mixed growth with no further identification (CPT code(s): 87999).<br>Susceptibility is dependent on the method and number of drugs performed (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87190 per drug).

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or isolate on plate in an anaerobic bag

Instructions

Swab or plate of pure culture in an anaerobic transport system.

Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organisms must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
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

Sets up 7 days a week.

Report Available

Reports in 4 to 5 days.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the body site of origin and clinical symptoms manifested.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.