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Vibrio, Culture
Test Code4489X
CPT Codes
87046
Includes
If culture is positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87186).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87186).
Preferred Specimen
Stool submitted in Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium
Minimum Volume
1 gram or 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Rectal swab in Amies or Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium
Instructions
Collect in clean, dry container and then transfer a minimum of 1 gram or 1 mL into a Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium. Fluid level should reach line on vial.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Stool or swab in Cary-Blair
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Swab in Amies
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Swab in Amies
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved at any temperature • Frozen specimens in Cary-Blair stool culture transport • Expired transport medium • Specimen in diaper • Parasitology transport vials
Methodology
Bacterial Culture • Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedures
Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Vibrio species are usually associated with infection when isolated. Infections caused by Vibrio species fall into three categories: intestinal, wound and systemic infections in persons with pre-existing diseases.
