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| TEST NAME | Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Aerobic |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | BACT |
| TESTS | B4 |
| DESCRIPTION | Aerobic bacterial culture identification utilizing conventional aerobic biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), or whole genome sequencing techniques. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Pure culture isolate CONTAINER: Slant tube media preferred, sealed plates acceptable. COLLECTION: Do not refrigerate or freeze TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 2 days Refrigerated (5±3°C): Not recommended Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 1 week |
| REFERENCE RANGE | By report |
| TEST METHOD | Culture |
| CPT CODES | 87070 87077 |