Methodology
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight or Phenotypic
Synonyms
Bacterial Identification; Bact ID; Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4010
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure isolate on an agar slant in a double walled container
Container Type
Agar Slant
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Mixed culture; Anaerobic organisms
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID and source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Drugs included: Amikacin, Amoxicillin/clavulanic ACD, Ampicillin/sulbactam, Ampicillin, Aztreonam, Cefazolin, Cefepime, Cefoxitin, Ceftaroline, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Clindamycin, Daptomycin, Doripenem, Ertapenem, Erythromycin, Gentamicin, Gentamicin 500, Imipenem, Levofloxacin, Linezolid, Meropenem, Moxifloxacin, Nitrofurantoin, Oxacillin, Penicillin, Piperacillin/tazobactam, Trimethroprim/sulfamethoxaz, Tetracycline, Ticarcillin/cl
CPT Codes
87077
Revised
09-26-22