Laboratory Services
Organism Identification, Bacterial
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| Test Description |
Organism Identification, Bacterial
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| Synonym(s) |
Organism ID, Bacterial |
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| Test ID |
ORGID
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| General Information |
Identification of routine bacteria to genus or species level. Pure isolate of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic organisms; identification of multiple organisms will result in an additional fee(s). |
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| Specimen Type |
Agar plate |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Bacterium derived from cultured clinical sample. Pure culture of aerobic bacteria on agar plate taped shut or slant. |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Agar slant |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Viable colonies macroscopically visible. Maintain isolate at room temperature. Maintain a subculture at the submitting laboratory. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
Viable colonies |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Label sample. Include any special identification instructions. Note: Identification of atypical organisms may require an additional charge. |
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| Stability |
Room temperature: 48 hours |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Crushed agar plate; broken tube; improper labeling; mixed culture |
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| Limitations |
This test is for the identification of “routine” bacteria; those found to require extensive biochemical testing require an additional charge. |
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| Department (code) |
Microbiology |
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| Methodology |
Biochemical testing |
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| Estimated TAT |
2-10 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87077 |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
42803-7 |
