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HelpTest ID ENVIR Environmental Culture, Varies
Useful For
Sterility confirmation, detection of contamination, isolation of bacteria from environmental sources
Method Name
Conventional Culture Techniques
Reporting Name
Culture, EnvironmentalSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
No growth or report of type of microbial growth appropriate to specimen type
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 18 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIR | Culture, Environmental | 14325-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIR | Culture, Environmental | 14325-5 |
CPT Code Information
87070-Environmental culture
87077-Identification commercial kit (if appropriate)
87077-Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec (if appropriate)
87077-Bacteria identification (if appropriate)
87153-Aerobe ident by sequencing (if appropriate)
87077-Additional identification procedure (if appropriate)
87147 x 3-Serologic agglut method 1 ident (if appropriate)
87147-Serologic agglut method 2 ident (if appropriate)
87147 x 4-Serologic agglut method 3 ident (if appropriate)
87077-Identification Staphylococcus (if appropriate)
87077-Identification Streptococcus (if appropriate)
87798-Identification by PCR (if appropriate)
87147 x 2-6-Serologic agglut method 4 ident (if appropriate)
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | Identification Commercial Kit | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALD | Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| REFID | Additional Identification Procedure | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SALS | Serologic Agglut Method 1 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| EC | Serologic Agglut Method 2 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SHIG | Serologic Agglut Method 3 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| STAP | Identification Staphylococcus | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| STRP | Identification Streptococcus | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.