Aliases
Aerobic actinomycete, Cronobacter sakazakii, Kingella sp.
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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