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ORGANISM IDENTIFICATION OUTREACH CLIENTS ONLY

Message
This test is offered for Outreach clients only.


Test Code
LAB304613


Preferred Specimen
Actively growing organism in pureculture sent on slant


Instructions
Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information including warning if is suspected to be a dangerous pathogen.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Nonviable, mixed, or leaking containers. 


Methodology
Variable

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
Complete identification of clinically significant isolates.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.