Test Details

Mnemonic

CARDP

Ordering Code

3700087

CPT-4 Code(s)

87184

Specimen Information

Collect

1 pure enterobacteriaceae on slant, swab or plate

Specimen Preparation

Send one pure Enterobacteriaceae on slant, swab or plate at appropriate temperature for the species. Include organism identification.

Transport Temperature

Varies with species

Rejection Criteria

Mixed isolate, organisms other than enterobacteriaceae, nonviable organisms

Stability

Room temperature: Varies with species and transport system
Refrigerated: Varies with species and transport system
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Modified Risk Diffusion
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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