Staphylococcus identification – Culture

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #:  MAA0037A
CPT:    87077

Staphylococcus identification – Culture
Synonym(s): Staph
Requisition Form

G-2B
Test Description

Identification of Staphylococcus and related species from reference culture
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

Room temperature or refrigerated
Transport Medium

Appropriate 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 specimens overnight Monday-Thursday to avoid weekend deliveries.
Method

Bacterial culture, MALDI-TOF (Mass spectrometry)
Turn-around Time

3-21 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

N/A