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Anaerobic Culture : 1000071
MessageAerobic culture must be ordered as a separate test, but the same sample may be used for both cultures. Gram stain will be performed on the anaerobic culture if an aerobic culture is not ordered.
Test Code
ANAC or 1000071
CPT Codes
87075, 87205
Includes
Includes Culture and Gram stain.
Instructions
Aseptically collect material (body fluids; tissue; deep abscesses), do NOT place sample into blood culture bottles [the laboratory will do this when appropriate]. Submit as much sample as possible up to 40 mL; fluid volumes <1 mL or tissue <1 gram may not yield the pathogen. Abscesses: aerobic/anaerobic swab only if other material is not available.
Transport Container
Depending on the source, acceptable containers include: sterile screw capped container, aerobic/anaerobic swab transport system, or anaerobic transport system.. Call laboratory to confirm containers.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Gram Stain and Anaerobic culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
4-5 days
Reference Range
No Anaerobes isolated
Performing Laboratory
med fusion