Lab Use Only - Bacterial Identification, Anaerobic

Message
Immediate Specimen Processing: Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or a pure isolate on a plate in an anaerobic bag Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 72 hours


Test Code
LAB8379 ANID


Alias/See Also
ANID


CPT Codes
87076| H9990027

Includes
Only orderable by Microbiology Lab@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not recommended. Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 72 hoursRefrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Non-viable isolateMixed culturePerforming Lab: Quest Diagnostics Chantilly


Report Available
9-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170838



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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