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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

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.