Staph
Staphylococus identification – Culture
Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MAA0037A
CPT: 87077
| Synonym(s): | Staph |
| Requisition Form |
G-2B |
| Test Description |
Identification of Staphylococcus and related species from reference culture |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
N/A |
| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Pure isolate |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
At least one viable colony |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Room temperature or refrigerated |
| Transport Medium |
Appropriate medium that supports growth |
| 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. Ship specimens overnight Monday-Thursday to avoid weekend deliveries. |
| Method |
Bacterial culture, MALDI-TOF (Mass spectrometry) |
| Turn-around Time |
3-21 days |
| Interferences/Limitations |
Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery. |
| Common Causes for Rejection |
Insufficient quantity Unacceptable specimen type or source Improper shipping conditions Expired media or collection container Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form Incomplete or missing submission form. |
| Additional Information |
N/A |