Organism Identification, Nocardia
Test Mnemonic
OIDNOC
CPT Codes
- 87077 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Aerobic Actinomycete Identification
- Nocardia ID
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Or agar plate. 18 - 48 hour growth preferred. Transport isolate in an appropriate atmospheric transport system. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
5 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture | |
| Sequencing and / or Biochemicals |
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
Identification of Nocardia or other aerobic actinomycete