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Listeria culture-Order test by specimen type and comment "for Listeria"

Test info

Test name:

Listeria culture

Test number:

Order test by specimen type and comment "for Listeria"

Excellian order number:

Aerobic bacterial culture - LAB12423
Blood culture - LAB6586
Body fluid culture - LAB6558
Spinal fluid culture - LAB6557
Tissue Culture - LAB6571
Urine Culture - 87086.2
Vaginal/Cervical Culture - LAB6565

Abbreviation:

Varies

Alternate names:

Listeriosis

Tests included:

Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant

Specimen

Specimen type:

Blood, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Amniotic fluid, placenta, vaginal tissue, cutaneous, eye, respiratory, body fluid

Collection container:

Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Blood culture bottles

Collection instructions:

Transport container:

Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Blood culture bottles

Culture swab: as appropriate for source

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
- Stool or rectal specimen received
Leaking container

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 - 5 days, dependent on specimen type

Method:

Culture

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

No growth

Billing

CPT codes:

87040 - Blood
87070
87205
87176

Tracking

Date created:

10/10/2011

Revised date:

09/25/2019

Review date:

12/18/2023