Microbiology Laboratory Tests: Anaerobic Bacterial Culture to Aspergillosis
Microbiology
Anthrax Culture (Isolation)
| Test Includes: Conventional biochemical methods, PCR, DFA | |
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| Results Available: 3-5 days | Contact #s: (512) 776-3781 |
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| Method: Conventional biochemical methods, PCR, DFA | |
| Turnaround Time: Preliminary 1 day after receipt; Final 3-5 days after receipt | Reference Range: None isolated |
| Limitations: The quality of specimen collection will affect the ability to isolate pathogenic organisms from clinical specimens. | Interpretation: |
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Specimen Requirements |
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| Specimen Collection: Intestinal specimens: Should be obtained early in the course of illness. Freshly passed stools are better than rectal swabs. | Sample Type: Exudate; Blood; Sputum; CSF; Tissue |
| Volume/Amount Required: | Preferred Specimen: Exudate; Blood; Sputum |
| Collection/Preservation: | Storage Instructions: Do not freeze or refrigerate whole blood. Keep stools, tissue, body fluids, wound exudates, and sputum at 2-8°C. |
| Causes for Rejection: Insufficient amount of sample to test due to leakage or other circumstances; no identifying marks on sample and/or paperwork; name discrepancies. | Sample Container: Stool- sterile feces container Rectal swab: Aimes, Stuart’s, or Cary Blair transport tube Blood: Tiger top vacutainer Body fluids: Sterile collection tube |
| Sample Test Kit: | Availability: Tested Monday-Friday. With notification on Saturday and Sunday. |
| Diagnostic Information: Prior notification is requested. (512) 776-3781. Bioterrorism Investigation Section. CDC serology is available only with prior approval and with the submission of patient history. Reports of confirmed Bacillus anthracis will be called to the submitter immediately upon completion of testing. Please ensure that an accurate telephone number and contact name are included on the submission form. For suspected Bioterrorism agents, see Bioterrorism agents (Clinical -Isolation). | |
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| Required Request Form: G-27A | Specimen Handling: Universal precautions |
| Transport Temperature: 2-8°C | Shipping Requirements: Triple contained by federal shipping regulations for diagnostic specimens. |
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| CPT Code: 87076 | Fees: |
Microbiology
Anthrax Culture (Identification)
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| Test Includes: Conventional biochemical methods, PCR, DFA | |
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Reporting |
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| Results Available: 3-5 days | Contact #s: (512) 776-3781 |
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Reference |
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| Method: Conventional biochemical methods, PCR, DFA | |
| Turnaround Time: Preliminary 1 day after receipt; Final 3-5 days after receipt | Reference Range: By report |
| Limitations: | Interpretation: |
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Specimen Requirements |
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| Specimen Collection: Dependent upon the type of specimen to be tested. | Sample Type: Pure culture |
| Volume/Amount Required: 1 slant or agar plate | Preferred Specimen: Pure Culture safely contained |
| Collection/Preservation: Ambient temperature | Storage Instructions: Store at temperature and atmospheric conditions that are suitable for growth dependent on the organism. |
| Causes for Rejection: Insufficient amount of sample to test; no identifying markers on sample and/or paperwork. | Sample Container: Agar slant, handled as an infectious agent. |
| Sample Test Kit: | Availability: Tested Monday-Friday |
| Diagnostic Information: Prior notification is requested. (512) 776-3781. Bioterrorism Investigation Section. CDC serology is available only with prior approval and with the submission of patient history. Reports of confirmed Bacillus anthracis will be called to the submitter immediately upon completion of testing. Please ensure that an accurate telephone number and contact name are included on the submission form. For suspected Bioterrorism agents, see Bioterrorism agents (Referred -identification) For PCR testing see: Bioterrorism agents (Referred Identification - PCR). | |
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Specimen Submission |
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| Required Request Form: G-27A | Specimen Handling: Handled an infectious agent using universal precautions. |
| Transport Temperature: Ambient temperature | Shipping Requirements: Triple contained by federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. |
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| CPT Code: 87073, 87075 | Fees: |
Microbiology
Arizona Salmonella (Arizona) Culture (Identification)
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| Test Includes: Conventional Biochemical studies, Serological typing, Pulse-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
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| Results Available: 7-14 days | Contact #s: (512) 458-7784 |
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| Method: API 20E, Conventional biochemicals, Serological typing “O” , “H” , and Vi determination, Pulse-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Turnaround Time: 7-14 days | Reference Range: By Report |
| Limitations: The organism must be viable and in pure culture. | Interpretation: Determination of the “O” and “H” antigens allows for complete serological typing of the organism. Pulse-Field Gel Electrophoresis is performed to determine relatedness to other strains identified. |
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| Specimen Collection: | Sample Type: Pure culture |
| Volume/Amount Required: One specimen per patient | Preferred Specimen: Pure culture on an agar slant |
| Collection/Preservation: 24-hour growth on an agar slant | Storage Instructions: Ambient temperature |
| Causes for Rejection: Broken specimen | Sample Container: Agar slant in test tube. |
| Sample Test Kit: | Availability: Test performed Monday-Friday |
| Diagnostic Information: Organisms will be identified as Salmonella species. See Salmonellosis Culture –(Typing) | |
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Specimen Submission |
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| Required Request Form: G-2B | Specimen Handling: Infectious agents are handled using universal precautions. |
| Transport Temperature: Ambient temperature | Shipping Requirements: Triple contained by federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. |
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| CPT Code: 87045 | Fees: |