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Culture, Mycobacterium, Referred for Identification

Message
Testing performed at the Missouri State Tuberculosis Laboratory 


Test Code
4011111


CPT Codes
87118

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Lowenstein-Jensen slant or BACTEC 12B or 13A media
Specimen Volume: Pure culture of actively growing organism
Collection Instructions: Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required. 




Instructions
Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.  


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Nucleic Acid Probe/Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No established reference values


Clinical Significance
Useful for rapid identification of pure culture organisms of mycobacteria to the species level.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.