Test Directory
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| AN | |||||||||
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| Anaerobic and Aerobic Culture | |||||||||
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| 87070, 87075, 87205 | |||||||||
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| Expected Turnaround Time | |||||||||
| 3 - 7 days | |||||||||
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Anaerobic cultures are used in the diagnosis of infections caused by both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Clinical significance of bacteria isolated are evaluated based on specimen source, the organism's pathogenicity, the potential for skin contamination or colonization, and the number of other organisms isolated. |
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Transport to the laboratory at room temperature. |
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| Methodology | |||||||||
| Culture with reflex to additional methods for identification and susceptibility if warranted | |||||||||
| Limitations | |||||||||
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Bacterial culture is not sufficient for the recovery of fungal organisms (except yeast) or Mycobacteria since extended incubation and special media are necessary for isolation. |
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| Performing Location | |||||||||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | |||||||||
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| Testing Schedule | |||||||||
| Routine, daily | |||||||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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