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Anaerobic Culture

Test Code
LAB233


Alias/See Also
CXANA


CPT Codes
87075

Includes
"Gram smear and culture for anaerobic bacteria
Note: All anaerobic cultures MUST also have the appropriate aerobic culture ordered."


Instructions
" Tissue, aspirates, fluids, and eSwab™ Sterile technique "


Specimen Stability
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Time requirements exceeded for specimens not in Anatrans tube; specimens where anaerobes are part of normal flora


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
" 5 days (Longer if workup is ongoing) "


Reference Range
" No growth or No anaerobes isolated Identification performed on positive cultures when appropriate. "




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