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Actinomycetes Identification
Test Code4490
CPT Codes
87153
Preferred Specimen
Pure culture of isolate of a presumptive actinomycete submitted on appropriate culture medium, safely contained
Instructions
An isolation charge will be added for organisms submitted in mixed culture.
Transport Container
Appropriate culture media
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Sequencing
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri a.m.; Report available: 7 days
Reference Range
Not applicable
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153