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Aerobic Bacteria Identification

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Aliases

Aerobic actinomycete, Cronobacter sakazakii, Kingella sp.

Test Name
Aerobic Bacteria Identification
Test Code

AEROID

Methodology

16S Sanger sequencing, Biochemicals, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry

Overview/Supplementary

This test identifies aerobic bacteria, including aerobic actinomycetes, and some limited identification of facultatively anaerobic bacteria.

Turn Around Time

1-14 days

Specimen Requirements

Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted.

Special Considerations

None

Transport/Stability

Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.

Interface/Codes

LOINC: 634-6

Test Resource ID
857