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Aerobic Actinomycete

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Procedure: MZZ0180A

CPT: 87077


Synonym(s):	Nocardia, Actinomadura, filamentous bacteria
Requisition Form	G-MYCO
Test Description	Identification of Nocardia species, Actinomadura species, etc.
Pre-Approval Needed	No
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Pure isolate from human sources.
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Pure isolate in liquid or on solid culture medium.
Minimum Volume/Size Required	Liquid culture 2.0 mL Solid culture - Visible growth
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Ambient
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49 Category B shipping applies.
Method	Biochemical and physiological testing
Turn-around Time	21-28 days.
Interferences/Limitations	Some genera and species can only be differentiated with molecular analysis that is not available at TDSHS.
Common Causes for Rejection	Cultures infested with mites. Cultures broken in transit.
Additional Information	Isolates submitted for this test will be identified by this laboratory. Drug susceptibility testing on these organisms not available at DSHS laboratory. Upon request, isolates may be forwarded by DSHS laboratory to reference laboratory for susceptibility testing at the submitter’s expense. Testing at other reference laboratories is subject to fees charged by those laboratories.