CULTURE, BACTERIAL ORGANISM IDENTIFICATION Mnemonic MISC Synonym Bacteria Identification Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Submit a pure culture of the organism in suitable tube media or on sealed plate. Handling Incubate organism and submit growth. Source of organism is required. Indicate pertinent patient history. Transport Room temperature Rejection Criteria Non-viable organism, mixed culture, leaking or nonsterile container Stability Organism dependent, 48 hours - 1 week Testing Information Performed 7 days/week Reported Organism dependent: 48 hours - 2 weeks Method Biochemical, Mass spectrometry Reference Values Comments Additional charges for identification of organisms (CPT 87077). Susceptibility tests are performed as requested; (CPT 87186, 87184, 87181, 87147). CPT Codes 87070, 87075, (87077, 87186, 87184, 87181, 87147 as needed) Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:08 AM