CULTURE, ANAEROBIC

Test Code

ANAC

Alias/See Also

Anaerobic Culture; Anaerobe

CPT Codes
87075, (87070)

Includes

Includes: Culture and organism ID if indicated.
Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Flocked Swab (used for general aerobic and anaerobic collections)

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature or refrigerated

Specimen Stability

15-30C up to 48 hours
2-8C up to 48 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Inappropriate sources such as genital (male or female), respiratory, stool, or superficial wounds will be rejected.

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 5 days of set up.

Clinical Significance

An aerobic culture will need to be ordered in addition to the Anaerobic culture.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: September 4, 2025

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