Fluoroquinolone-resistant Gram-negative Rod Detection Culture

CPT: 87081
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Special Instructions

This test is intended only for detection of fluoroquinolone-resistant Gram-negative rods from rectal swabs prior to prostate biopsy. For culture and isolation of other potential pathogens, a stool culture (or other test appropriate for the specimen source) should be ordered.


Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 6 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Rectal swab


Volume

One swab


Container

Bacterial swab transport


Collection

Pass swab beyond anal sphincter, carefully rotate, and withdraw.


Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

48 hours


Causes for Rejection

Specimen received without proper identification; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between test request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually >48 hours); expired transport device


Test Details


Use

To detect the presence of fluoroquinolone-resistant Gram-negative bacteria in patients undergoing transrectal prostate biopsy.


Methodology

Culture


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
183120 Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul 52966-9 183120 Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul 52966-9
Reflex Table for Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 183121 Result 183122 Result 1 52966-9
Reflex Table for Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 183121 Result 183123 Result 2 52966-9
Reflex Table for Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 183121 Result 183124 Result 3 52966-9
Reflex Table for Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 183121 Result 183125 Result 4 52966-9
Reflex Table for Fluoroquinolone Resist GNR Cul
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 183121 Result 183126 Antimicrobial Susceptibility 23658-8

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