Vibrio Culture, Feces (8000100717) | |
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Test Mnemonic: | C VIB |
Specimen Requirements: | |
Collection: | Random feces sample or fecal swab |
Container: | Clean leakproof container or swab |
Minimum Volume: | 0.5 gram |
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. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form. |
Reference Range: | No Vibrio isolated |
Turnaround Time: | 2-5 Days |
Methodology: | Culture on specific media for recovery of Vibrio |
Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
Synonyms: | Feces culture, Vibrio; Stool culture, Vibrio; Vibrio culture, stool |
Clinical Indication: | Diarrhea due to Vibrio spp. |
Patient Preparation : | Feces sample or fecal swab |
CPT 4 Code: | 87081, additional codes if indicated |
Note: | Vibrio culture refers to fecal sources only |
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-10 code or its verbal equivalent. |