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Organism for Anaerobic Identification

Test Code
NID


CPT Codes
87076

Preferred Specimen
Submit isolated organism on solid media in anaerobic transport
media.  Label specimen appropriately. 

Note: 1. Specimen source is
required.

2. Organism must be sent in proper anaerobic transport
media to ensure viability of organism.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Conventional Biochemical Testing or Automated Commercial Identification

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

Organism identified



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.