Culture, CIPRO Resistant GNB
Test Summary
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used for prophylaxis in patients undergoing prostate biopsy. Screening for Ciprofloxacin resistant Gram Negative Bacilli may alert the physician that an alternative prophylactic agent may be necessary.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Rectal swab
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect rectal swab.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Order Code
CULCIP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10072/LAB10255
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87081
Billing Code
- 300675
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Rectal swab
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect rectal swab.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days