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Test Code BLACT Beta-Lactamase

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Pure culture of actively growing Enterococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Staphylococcus species

Container/Tube: Approved mailing container

Collection Instructions: 

1. Organism identification and specimen source are required.

2. Label as an etiologic agent.

3. Agar plate is not acceptable.

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City

CPT

87185

Methodology

Nitrocefin

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday