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Bacterial Identification, Aerobic [34118X]
Test CodeRAEID
Alias/See Also
3381; 34118X
CPT Codes
87077
Includes
Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge:
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected 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 organism
Methodology
MALDI-TOF
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: August 18, 2023