Aeromonas
Test Mnemonic
AERPLE
CPT Codes
- 87046 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
30122-6, 82304-7
Aliases
- Aeromonas Culture
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Stool | Other | Refrigerated | To optimize recovery, transfer stool into Cary-Blair transport media (Oracle # 1124361) immediately after collection and prior to transport. Alternatively, stool may be transported in a sterile container if received within 2 h of collection. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | Preserved (Cary-Blair Transport Media):72 hours; Unpreserved: 2 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture |
Reference Range
| Aeromonas/Plesiomonas Culture | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Negative for Aeromonas and Plesiomonas |
Special Info
Transfer stool into Cary-Blair transport media (Oracle # 1124361) immediately after collection and prior to transport. Alternatively, stool may be transported in a sterile container if received within 2 h of collection. If culture is positive, additional charges could be applied, such as 87077, 87153, 87181, 87184, 87186.
Clinical Info
Enteric Bacterial Panel by PCR (STLPCR) is a preferred first-line test for detecting STEC, Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter; which are common causes of gastroenteritis. A broader panel to detect many pathogens is also available if needed (STGIPI). These molecular tests do not detect Aeromonas, so if Aeromonas gastroenteritis is suspected, then culture can be performed.