Organism Identification, Aerobic
Test Mnemonic
OIDAER
CPT Codes
- 87077 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
32367-5
Aliases
- Identification, Aerobic Organism
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate on test order: Original date of collection, specimen site, agent suspected or preliminary identification, pertinent patient history and telephone number including area code and extension where report may be called if necessary. Antibiotic susceptibility testing must be requested and ordered separately. Contraindications: lack of viability or culture appears mixed or grossly contaminated.
Clinical Info
To identify aerobic bacterial organism. Multiple identification procedures may be required with the CPT codes 87077, 87153 and 87158 applied, based on the number of tests performed. Antimicrobial susceptibilities are performed upon request. A separate order must be placed for this utilizing the test code, Organism MIC (OMIC).