Aerobic Identification of Culture : 1003223

Test Code

AERIDC or 1003223

CPT Codes
Dependent upon method of identification. Identification by biochemicals (CPT code(s): 87077) or Gas liquid chromatography (CPT code(s): 87143) or Identification by nucleic acid probe (CPT code(s): 87149) or Serogrouping or serotyping (CPT code(s): 87147) or Immunofluorescent study (CPT code(s): 87140).

Instructions

Pure isolate of viable aerobic organism.

Transport Container

Submit aerobic organism grown in pure culture on agar slant or plate for identification. Provide organism source.

Transport Temperature

Ambient.

Specimen Stability

Transport as quickly as possible.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Mixed culture or non-viable organism.

Methodology
Various identification methods depending on organism

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Report Available

2-5 days

Reference Range

Non-applicable

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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