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
Refrigerated: Varies with species and transport system
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Modified Risk Diffusion
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Valencia
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes