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HelpTest Code NCSM AEROBIC ACTINOMYCETE (NOCARDIA) CULTURE AND SMEAR
Additional Codes
| Primary ID | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| NCSM | LAB3291 | NCSM | FAH5551 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | Sputum | Refrigerate | 5 mL | 5 mL | 1 mL | 48 hours |
| Sterile Container | Respiratory Fluids | Refrigerate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 hours |
| Sterile Container | Tissue/Bone | Refrigerate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 hours |
| Sterile Container | Other Fluids | Refrigerate | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 hours |
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / Smear 1 day, Culture 14 days / Not Available STAT
Method
Culture & Smear
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Nocardia Culture | 87081 |
| Smear for Nocardia | 87206 |
Instrumentation
Manual Method
Reference Range
No aerobic actinomycetes isolated
Section
Microbiology-2
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes