Methodology
Phenotypic; Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionation-Time of Flight
Synonyms
Bacteria Identification; Bact ID
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or isolate on a plate in an anaerobic bag
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Swabs transported in an appropriate Amies agar gel transport medium (or equivalent) is also acceptable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Mixed culture; Non-viable isolate
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID and source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87076
Revised
09-26-22