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QUINOLONE RESISTANT ORGANISM SCREEN, RECTAL

Test Code
LAB123244


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Complete identification and susceptibility testing will be performed on any Gram Negative isolates that screen as resistant to fluoroquinolones. Gram Positive organisms (quinolone susceptible orresistant) are NOT detected by this test.


Preferred Specimen
Culturette swab. Rectal swab collected approximately 1 week (4-21 days acceptable) prior to prostate biospy.


Instructions
This culture is intended as a screen for fluoroquinolone-resistant orgaisms among patients undergoing transrectal prostate biopsy.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Dry swabs are unacceptable.


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Sunday- Saturday


Reference Range
No ciprofloxacin resistant organism isolated.


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.