Test Code LAB901 Identification, Aerobic/Anaerobic Bacteria

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