Test Details
Mnemonic
FROC
Ordering Code
3623200
CPT-4 Code(s)
87081, plus others for identification and susceptibility, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Eswab rectal swab
Specimen Preparation
Send rectal swab refrigerated.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture, identification
Reference Range
Culture negative for fluoroquinolone-resistant organisms.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes