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Bacterial Identification, Anaerobic [4471X]
Test Code900488
CPT Codes
Dependent upon method of identification.<br /> Identification by biochemicals (CPT code(s): 87076) or Gas liquid chromatography (CPT code(s): 87143) or Identification by nucleic acid probe (CPT code(s): 87149) or Serogrouping or serotyping (CPT code(s): 87147) or Immunofluorescent study (CPT code(s): 87140). If submitted culture is no growth or mixed growth with no further identification (CPT code(s): 87999).
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or a pure isolate on a plate in an anaerobic bag
Instructions
Swab or plate of pure culture in anaerobic transport system.
Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.
Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.
Transport Container
Anaerobic Transport
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate
Methodology
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days
Clinical Significance
The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the body site of origin and clinical symptoms manifested.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153