ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060115: Aerobic Organism Identification |
| Test Mnemonic: MC ORG | |
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Methodology: Standard reference procedures for aerobic bacterial identification and/or 16s rDNA sequencing for select bacterial isolates.
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Varies |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant or on a swab in bacterial transport media. For identification of E. coli 0157:H7 order test E. coli Shiga-like toxin by EIA (0060047). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Aerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (0065070). Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information, including a warning if organism is suspected to be a dangerous pathogen (Brucella, Francisella, etc.). The selection and extent of tests used for identification vary according to the specimen source and the type of organism suspected. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, or leaking containers. Organisms submitted in liquid media. Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Complete identification of clinically significant isolates. |
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Identification of referred isolates is performed and billed by the extent of tests required for identification. An additional handling fee will be billed for all mixed cultures as indicated in the specimen requirements. For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (0060720). |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87077 and/or 87158; CPT codes for identification vary based upon method. |