Bacterial Identification, Aerobic

Test Code

AEBID

CPT Codes
87077

Includes

Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge:
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)

Preferred Specimen

Pure isolate collected 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 organism

Methodology

MALDI-TOF

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

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.