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HelpTest 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
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Set up: Daily; Report available: 14 days
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
CPT Codes
87077
Clinical Reference
Aerobic Bacteria Identification is required for selecting optimal therapy.