EPIC CODE: LAB4399 Bacterial Identification
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: VCBID
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital – Microbiology Section
Collect
Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant , plate or appropriate transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Submit organism according to Infectious Substance Shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions
Non-viable organism, mixed culture, leaking container, organism submitted in liquid media.
Remarks
Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information. The selection and extent of tests used for identification vary according to the origin of the specimen from which the microorganisms was isolated and the type of infection suspected or present.
Days Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Methodology
Stardard reference procedures for identifications
CPT Codes
87077