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Secondary ID
8339Useful For
Sterility confirmation, detection of contamination, isolation of bacteria from environmental sources
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.
Method Name
Conventional Culture Techniques
Reporting Name
Culture, EnvironmentalSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 24 hours |
Clinical Information
This culture test provides many uses that may or may not be related to clinical treatment of a patient. Specimens may originate from either inanimate sites or anatomic site sources. Reasons for culturing may include confirmation of the sterility of a product (which may or may not be injected into a patient), documentation of aseptic technique, detection of contamination, isolation of organisms causing procedurally-related infections, and isolation of bacteria from environmental sources for inclusion in ruling in or out transmission modes of suspected nosocomial infections.
Reference Values
No growth or report of type of microbial growth appropriate to specimen type
Cautions
Bacteria or other microorganisms may be present for which the media tested may not be capable of supporting and detecting growth.
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.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)