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Test Code LABSCABA Acinetobacter Culture, MICU Only

Synonym

  • ACINSC

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container, eSwab

Specimen Source: Wound, groin, axilla
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient:
     Sterile Container: 24 hours
     eSwab: 2 days

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex test may be performed at an additional charge. All Acinetobacter baumannii submitted will be identified and billed as appropriate.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
Gram Stain No No
MALDI-TOF No No

Reference Values

No growth

Interpretation

Organisms growing in pure culture are identified to the species level whenever possible.

Method Description

Surveillance Culture

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 to 3 days

Reporting Name

Acinetobacter Screen

CPT Code Information

87081

LOINC Code Information

6463-4