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Vibrio culture, feces: (088-0063)
Clinical Indication:

Diarrhea due to Vibrio spp.
Test Mnemonic:

 C VIB
Methodology:

Culture on specific media for recovery of Vibrio
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

2-5 Days
Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Feces sample or fecal swab

Collect: Random feces sample or fecal swab

Specimen Preparation: Clean, leak proof container or Culturette

Storage/Transport: Room temperature. Refrigerate 2-80C if transport delayed.

Stability: 48 hours

Causes for Rejection: Leaking container, prolonged delay in transit, specimens other than feces
Clinical Information:

Specify "Vibrio culture" in order
Reference Range:

No Vibrio isolated
Note: Special media for the isolation of Vibrio is not included in a routine stool culture; therefore Vibrio culture must be ordered separately.

Vibrio culture refers to fecal sources only.
CPT 4 Code:

 87081
Review 10/17/2012 by Theresa Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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