Anaerobic ID and E Test MIC

Test Code

12726

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).<br>If submitted culture is no growth or mixed growth with no further identification (CPT code(s): 87999).<br>Susceptibility is dependent on the method and number of drugs performed (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87190 per drug).

Includes

An isolation charge will be added for organisms submitted in mixed culture

Preferred Specimen

Pure culture of an anaerobic isolate, safely contained, on appropriate medium or in thioglycollate broth

Instructions

Transport specimens under anaerobic conditions overnight express at room temperature

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 12 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.