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HelpTest ID LABS0215 Culture, Organism Identification (Identification of an organism sent from another laboratory.)
Specimen Type/Requirements
ONLY submit a pure culture isolate for ID and/or susceptibility on agar or slant.
Place in a plastic bag then in a cardboard box. Transport at room temperature. DO NOT SEND ON ICE OR FROZEN. In cold weather, send in an insulated container.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Preferred for Transport | |
| Refrigerated | N/A | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratory Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87077 (aerobe); 87076 (anaerobe)