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Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic [14673X]
Test Code3380
CPT Codes
87077
Includes
Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87184). Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): Typing by immunofluorescent method 87140, Typing by agglutination 87147, or Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene 87153).
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Anaerobic organisms
Methodology
Microdilution
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Aerobic bacteria identification and susceptibility is required for selecting optimal therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153