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Epic Code LAB4003 Microbiology Organism Identification Reference

Important Note

This test is for microbial identification only. Refer to Lab4004 for microbial identification including antibiotic susceptibility testing.

Test Name Alias

Micro Ident Ref | Microbiology Reference Identification | 117

Interface Order Alias

50071

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following specimens:


Single Isolate
Container/Tube: slant or plate media


Original specimen

With instructions as to workup

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Send to laboratory as soon as possible

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available daily

Reference Range

Identification of submitted organism

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Manual/Automated

CPT

CPT not available at this time

CDM Code

Unavailable

Epic Test ID

1230101503

Mayo Access Code

SHO117

Reviewed Date

9/7/2023