All aerobes - Culture

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Procedure #: BTA0010
CPT: 87040, 87070, 87077

Synonym(s):	Aerobic bacterial culture, unknown bacterial culture
Requisition Form	G-27A or G-27
Test Description	Culture identification for aerobic bacteria
Pre-Approval Needed	Must notify BioThreat Team prior to sample submission: (512) 689-5537
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Non-Human (Bacterial) Human Environmental
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Pure isolate, Envelope/letter/paper, swabs, Packages, Wipes, Powders, Liquids, Plant material (e.g., leaf, flower, stalk), Seeds or Beans
Minimum Volume/Size Required	1 agar slant or plate for isolates
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Ambient
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Human Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form. Environmental Sample identification must match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. Handled as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. See also Emergency Preparedness resources online. Notify BioThreat Team prior to sample submission: (512) 689-5537
Method	Conventional biochemical methods
Turn-around Time	5- 21 days
Interferences/Limitations	Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures may limit organism recovery.
Common Causes for Rejection	• Insufficient quantity • Unacceptable specimen type or source • Improper shipping conditions • Expired media or collection container • Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form • Incomplete or missing submission form
Additional Information	N/A