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Test Code CID Culture, Organism Referred for Identification

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: ID Bacterial
  • Medinet Ref Code: CID
  • OV Code:RM*CID

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Includes identification. Susceptibilities are performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

Organism in pure culture, actively growing in broth or on an agar plate. Place in a biohazard bag and seal.

Reference Values

Identification of organism

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87076 - anaerobic identification

87077 - aerobic identification

87186 - susceptibility (if appropriate)

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Organism in pure culture, actively growing in broth or on an agar plate. Place in a biohazard bag and seal.