Test Details
Mnemonic
BACID
Ordering Code
3429060
CPT-4 Code(s)
87077
Specimen Information
Collect
Pure isolate on agar slant
Specimen Preparation
Send pure isolate on an agar slant in a double-walled container at room temperature.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Mixed culture, anaerobic organism
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes