Bacteria Identification, Aerobic

Test Code

34118

CPT Codes
87077

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

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

Mixed culture • Anaerobic organism

Methodology
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight

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

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-14 days

Clinical Significance

Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.

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.