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Bacterial Identification, Aerobic [34118X]
Test Code3381
CPT Codes
87077
Includes
Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge:
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Typing by immunofluorescent method (CPT code: 87140); or
Typing by agglutination (CPT code: 87147); or
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (CPT code: 87153)
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate collected 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 organism
Methodology
MALDI-TOF
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153