Reference Interval:
Complete identification, with susceptibility, of clinically significant isolates.
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| Interpretive Data: |
Susceptibility are billed as separate tests.
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| Note: |
If a significant organism is identified, then the appropriate susceptibility panel will be added.
Anaerobe susceptibility testing is appropriate in the case of serious infections involving: blood, bone, joint, tissue, or brain abscess. (Refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Anaerobe (0060202)).
Identification of referred isolates is performed and billed by the extent of tests required for identification. Susceptibility testing is billed separately. 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).
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| CPT Code(s): |
87076 and/or 87158; CPT codes for identification and susceptibility tests vary based upon method.
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