Actinomyces Culture

Actinomyces Culture

Test Code

3900

CPT Code(s)

87081

Test Code

3900

CPT Code(s)

87081

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Clinical Significance

Actinomyces Culture - Actinomyces species are part of the normal flora of the mouth and female genital tract and produce infection primarily as endogenous opportunists. Actinomyces israelii is the primary etiologic agent of actinomycosis. The disease is manifested in three forms: Cervical, thoracic and abdominal lesions typically from sinus tracts which drain pus and "sulfur granules", which are microcolonies of Actinomyces and other bacteria. Pelvic Actinomyces israelii has been described in association with the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs).

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

If culture is positive, an Identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 or 87143 or 87149).

Methodology

Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic • Routine Isolation and Identification Procedures

Alternative Name(s)

IUD Culture,Culture, Actinomyces

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

If culture is positive, an Identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 or 87143 or 87149).

Methodology

Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic • Routine Isolation and Identification Procedures

Alternative Name(s)

IUD Culture,Culture, Actinomyces

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Intrauterine devices collected in a sterile container. Include pus if present.

Minimum Volume

1 IUD

Collection Instructions

Indicate source of specimen on both the requisition and specimen transport device

Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Swabs of IUD

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Intrauterine devices collected in a sterile container. Include pus if present.

Minimum Volume

1 IUD

Collection Instructions

Indicate source of specimen on both the requisition and specimen transport device

Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Swabs of IUD

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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