Referral isolate ID only, anaerobe

Alphabetical Test listing

Referral isolate ID only, anaerobe-890

Test name:

Test number:

890

Excellian order number:

87076.1

Abbreviation:

IDA

Alternate names:

Anaerobic ID

Specimen type:

Pure culture of bacterial organism

Processing instructions:

Specify source

Transport container:

Agar plate/tube in anaerobic transport bag

Eswab

Port-A-Cul anaerobic vial

Anaerobic blood culture bottle

Transport and stability:

Ambient

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
Leaking container
Mixed culture received
- Organism must be in pure culture

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Organism dependent

CPT codes:

87076
Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant. See the Allina Health Laboratory fee schedule for specific tests and CPT codes.

Date created:

12/31/2007

Revised date:

09/07/2018

Review date:

12/15/2023