Test Code AEBID Bacterial Identification, Aerobic
Specimen Required
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days : Refrigerated: 7 days : Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Due To
Mixed culture • Anaerobic organism
Method Name
MALDI-TOF
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)
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: N/A
Other Acceptable Container: N/A
Transport / Storage Conditions
Room temperature
Special Instructions
Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Reference Values
See Laboratory Report
Day(s) Performed
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days
CPT Codes
87077
Clinical Reference
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.