Culture, Anaerobic

Test Code

ANER

Alias/See Also

Anaerobic Culture

CPT Codes
87075

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

NOTE: Culture includes a gram stain if sufficent
specimen received.

Acceptable Specimens:

Surgical specimen or tissue

Swab Specimen

1. Collect specimen using a culture swab.

2. Label specimen appropriately

Note: Specimen source is required.

Tissue

1. Place tissue in a sterile container.

2. Label specimen appropriately.

Note: Specimen source is required.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Culture, Conventional Technique

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

No growth

Critical value: growth on blood, joint fluid, pericardial fluid,
peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, or spinal fluid

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.