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Test Code LAB901 Identification, Aerobic/Anaerobic Bacteria

Infectious

Specimen Type

Aerobic or Anaerobic Organism

Specimen Requirement

Organism should be received in pure culture on tubed or plated media.

Rejection Criteria

Reject if specimen container is unlabeled or leaking.

Reject for inappropriate storage or transport.

Storage and Transport

Transport at room temperature within 24 hours.

Testing Schedule

Performed daily

Reference Range

Organism identified

Testing Department

Microbiology

Method

Culture

CPT Code

87077 or 87076

Turnaround Time

24 hours

STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable