Laboratory Services

Aerobic Identification and Susceptibility

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Aerobic Identification and Susceptibility
Synonym(s)	Identification, Sensitivity, Susceptibility, Organism ID and sensi, Aerobic ID, Sensi
Test ID	AERIDSUS
General Information	Identification of routine bacteria to genus or species level and quantitative determination of antimicrobial susceptibility. Pure isolate of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic organisms; identification of multiple organisms will result in an additional fee(s).
Specimen Type	Agar plate
Specimen Requirements	Bacterium derived from cultured clinical sample. Pure culture of aerobic bacteria on agar plate taped shut or slant.
Alternate Specimen Type	Agar slant
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Viable colonies macroscopically visible. Maintain isolate at room temperature. Maintain a subculture at the submitting laboratory.
Minimum Sample Volume	Viable colonies
Additional Processing Details	Label sample. Include any special identification instructions. Note: Identification of atypical organisms may require an additional charge.
Stability	Room temperature: 48 hours
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Crushed agar plate; broken tube; improper labeling; mixed culture
Department (code)	Microbiology
Methodology	Biochemical testing, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Susceptibility testing
Estimated TAT	2-10 days
Testing Schedule	Monday-Saturday
CPT Code(s)	87077, 87186
Performing Lab	Incyte Diagnostics
Additional Information	This test is for the identification of “routine” bacteria; those found to require extensive biochemical testing require an additional charge.