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Test Code CAERO Culture, Aerobic, Without Gram Stain

Important Note

If an anaerobic culture is wanted, please order CANA as well.  

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB2198 Culture without Smear 

Specimen Requirements

Collection Information: 

All Specimen types/Sterile Container

 

Transport Information: 

Aseptic technique must be used in obtaining, and transport of specimen. For specimen collection guidelines; refer the section titled Microbiology Collection, Transport & Information on the Pathology Laboratory Website - Documents Page.

 

Remarks: 

Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Dry specimen

Stability

Ambient Stability: 

24 hours

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

87070

Methodology

Organism Identification is performed by biochemical test and/or Bruker MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry RUO Database. Organism sensitivities (AST) are performed as applicable using Broth Microdilution and/or Gradient diffusion strips using FDA approved methodology and CLSI guidelines.  Performance has been evaluated and verified by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Pathology Laboratory.

Performance

Setup daily, 24 hours a day

 

Analytical Time: 

4 days
Analytical time listed is the average time for a negative culture. Average analytical time may vary for positive, mixed, and complex cultures. Contact the lab for specific questions.

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Microbiology

Alias

Aerobic Bacteria Culture, Aerobic Culture