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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Identify cultured anerobe organism. For identification by 16S rDNA sequencing only, refer to Organism Identification by 16S rDNA Sequencing (0060720). For identification AND susceptibility testing, refer to Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (0060198).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Actively growing organism in pure culture.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant in anaerobic transport pouch or on a swab in anaerobic transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism identified on the IATA list as an infectious substance affecting humans, submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Methods may include biochemical, mass spectrometry, or sequencing
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Varies
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Complete identification of clinically significant isolates.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Indicate suspected pathogen.
Testing performed and associated charges billed depends on specimen source and type of organism suspected. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures, as indicated in specimen requirements.
Submission of mixed cultures will result in delayed turnaround time and increased charges. Isolation of organism should be ensured prior to submission. Order a separate test for each organism identification required.
For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (ARUP test code 0060720). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (ARUP test code 0060198).
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
CPT codes for identification vary based on method.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Actinomyces Identification
Anaerobe Identification
Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria
Organism Identification, Anaerobe
Organism Referred for Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria
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