Haemophilus influenza serotyping

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MZZ0399A
CPT: 87147,

Synonym(s):	Serotyping, Grouping
Requisition Form	G-2B.
Test Description	Serotyping of Haemophilus influenzae.
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Pure isolate from sterile sites.
Minimum Volume/Size Required	At least one viable colony.
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	After overnight incubation at 35 to 37°C w/ ~5% CO2, store slants at ambient temperature.
Transport Medium	Appropriate solid medium that supports growth
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. Ship overnight at room temperature.
Method	Slide agglutination serotyping
Turn-around Time	2-14 days.
Interferences/Limitations	Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures 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	Only Isolates from invasive cases (normally sterile sites) from children <5 years old are required to be submitted per Texas Administrative code (TAC) chapter 97: §97.3(a)(4), §97.4(a)(6), and §97.5(a)(2)(C) Notifiable Conditions \| Texas DSHS Isolates from normally sterile sites from >5 years old will also be accepted. Other sources may require epidemiology approval.