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Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic [14673X]
Test CodeBID5N
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
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time Of Flight (MALDI-TOF)
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 20, 2023