HaemophilusID

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HaemophilusID

Haemophilus spp. identification 

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Procedure #: MAA0034A

CPT: 87077, 

Synonym(s):

 Haemophilus, influenza, H. flu., Hi 

Requisition Form

 G-2B

Test Description

 Identification of Haemophilus sp.

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

Minimum Volume/Size Required

At least one viable colony

Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping

 After overnight incubation at 35-37°C with ~5% CO2, store slants at an 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 Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49 
  • Ship overnight at room temperature. 

Method

 Bacterial culture, MALDI-TOF (mass spectrometry), conventional serotyping (Haemophilus influenzae from sterile sites)

Turn-around Time

 2-21 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

 Isolates from sterile sites identified as Haemophilus influenza will be serotyped.