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Test Code Billings Clinic: 6818 Culture, Spinal Fluid, Anaerobic Bacteria

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. Spinal fluid should be collected by a physician trained in this procedure.

2. Submit 2 mL of spinal fluid in an anaerobic transport device. Avoid contamination with normal flora from skin.

3. Label container 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. Specimen cannot refrigerated or frozen.
Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

No growth
Automatic call-back:  any positive

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT Code:

87075 - isolation and presumptive identification of isolates

87076 - definitive identification, each isolate (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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