Miscellaneous Culture for Bacterial Pathogens | Back to Test Directory | ||||
Test Description |
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Miscellaneous culture for various pathogens. If isolate is a suspected agent of bioterrorism or requires special Biosafety precautions, call SHL at 319/335-4335 before sending. | |||||
Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
10 - 14 business days | Bacterial Culture | |||
Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
$16.57. Additional charges variable dependent on identification method. | 87081, 87205 | ||||
Specimen Requirements | |||||
Specimen Type: | Varies. Consult the laboratory at 319/335-4335. | ||||
Temperature and Stability: | Room Temperature; stable for 24 hours | ||||
Unacceptable Conditions: | Mixed cultures. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures. | ||||
Expected Results: | Organism identification | ||||
Shipping Instructions | |||||
Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen overnight at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
Comments | |||||
A processing fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture, as indicated under Unacceptable Conditions. |