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Aerobic Organism Identification
MessageIdentification of referred isolates is performed and billed by the extent of tests required for identification. An additional handling fee will be billed for all mixed cultures as indicated in the specimen requirements. For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (0060720).
Test Code
6005
Alias/See Also
Organism Identification, Aerobic; aerobic id
Preferred Specimen
Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant or on a swab in bacterial transport media. For identification of E. coli 0157:H7 order test E. coli Shiga-like toxin by EIA (0060047). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Aerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (0065070). Source of specimen is required.
Minimum Volume
Sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Transport Temperature
Sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, or leaking containers.
Methodology
Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial identification and/or 16s rDNA sequencing for select bacterial isolates.
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Varies
Limitations
Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information, including a warning if organism is suspected to be a dangerous pathogen (Salmonella, Shigella, Neisseria meningitidis, etc.). For suspected agents of bioterrorism, notify your state department of health and refer isolates to your state laboratory for identification. Susceptibilities on agents of bioterrorism are not performed at ARUP. The selection and extent of tests used for identification vary according to the specimen source and the type of organism suspected. For identification of E. coli 0157:H7 order test E. coli Shiga-like toxin by EIA (0060047). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Aerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (0065070).
