Test Details
Mnemonic
BISUA
Ordering Code
3435360
CPT-4 Code(s)
87077, plus other CPTs for susceptibility and/or additional ID if performed, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Pure culture
Specimen Preparation
Send pure isolate on an agar slant in a double-walled container at room temperature. Stability of the isolates will be determined by the performing laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Mixed culture, Anarobic organisms, Frozen
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microdilution
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes