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E-Test MIC

Test Code
18113


CPT Codes
87181

Preferred Specimen
Pure culture of isolate, submitted on appropriate transport medium (agar slant), safely contained


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
E-Test

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily p.m.; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
Not applicable


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.