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HelpTest Code Billings Clinic: 6659 Culture, Mouth
Performing Laboratory
Billings Clinic Laboratory
Methodology
Reflex Information:
This test may automatically reflex to other tests. An additional
fee may be added. The ordering physician/provider must indicate if
the reflex test is NOT DESIRED. Indicate on order if no reflex test
is desired.
Specimen Requirements
1. Obtain specimen using a culture transport swab.
2. Return swab to culture transport tube.
3. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient
temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form
for processing.
Reference Values
Normal oral flora
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT Code:
87076 - definitive identification, anaerobic; each isolate
87077 - definitive identification, aerobic; each isolate
87186 - MIC; each isolate
87070 - isolation and presumptive identification of isolates
(anaerobic culture if appropriate)
87106 - culture fungus, definitive identification, yeast (if appropriate)
87107 - culture fungus, definitive identification, mold (if appropriate)
Microbiology Coding:
Proper coding for MICROBIOLOGY tests depends on what procedures are
actually performed which may depend on the organism(s) isolated.
When a culture is initially set up, organism(s) may be isolated and
a presumptive identification takes place. When/if an organism(s)
grows, a definitive identification and possible MIC of each
organism may be indicated.
Specimen Requirements Additional Information
Laboratory Department(s): Microbiology
Physician Office Specimen Requirements Additional Information
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