EXTENDED BETA-LACTAMASE CONFIRMATION TEST

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ESBL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5794
Schedule: Monday Through Sunday
Testing Time: 2 Days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature:
Tube Type: See Collection Notes
Collection Info:
Send organism as a pure growth isolate on appropriate media.

Methods

Double Disc Diffusion Susceptibility

Clinical Utilities

Confirmation of extended beta-lactamase production in
Enterobacteriaceae.

CPT Codes

87184

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

N/A