Organism Identification by 16S rDNA Sequencing
| CPT Code(s): | 87153; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method. |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture. Specimen Preparation:Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant or in bacterial transport media. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism listed as infectious substance affecting humans on IATA list, submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Stability:Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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