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Specific Organism Screen (Acinetobacter)

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB5210716


Alias/See Also
Culture, Acinetobacter, screen


CPT Codes
87081

Preferred Specimen
Culture body site as specified by physician.


Minimum Volume
1 swab


Instructions
Order this item to rule out Acinetobacter. Acinetobacter is the only organism screened for and identified if present.


Transport Container
Sterile screw top container or swab in Liquid Amies medium (E Swab) or rayon tipped double swabs
 


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Transport to Lab within 2 hours


Methodology
Culture

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours


Reference Range
No Acinetobacter isolated


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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.