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Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic
Test Code14673
CPT Codes
87077
Includes
Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge. Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge: Typing by immunofluorescent method, Typing by agglutination, or Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene.Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge.
Additional Identification method may be performed at an additional charge.
Additional Identification method may be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate on an Agar slant in a double-walled container
Instructions
Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Anaerobic organisms
Methodology
Microdilution
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.
