Test Code BID5N Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic [14673X]
Specimen Required
Pure isolate 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 organisms
Method Name
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time Of Flight (MALDI-TOF)
Includes
Susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87186 or 87184). Additional identification method may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): Typing by immunofluorescent method 87140, Typing by agglutination 87147, or Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene 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 and susceptibility is required for selecting optimal therapy.