Aerobic Bacteria, ID by SEQ. (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230006665


Alias/See Also
LAB100656: Aerobic Bacteria, ID by Seq. | LABCORP EAP: 183269


CPT Codes
87153x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Red-top tube only. Do NOT use gel-barrier tube. Preferred volume: 3.5 mL serum Minimum volume: 2.0 mL serum (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).


Transport Temperature
Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transfer tube. Red-top tube only. Do NOT use gel-barrier tube. Preferred volume: 3.5 mL serum Minimum volume: 2.0 mL serum (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing). Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500865


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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