Test Directory
949 Culture, Anaerobic
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Aspirated material collected with YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) or Culture Swab
24hrs Room Temp
48hrs Refrigerated
48hrs Refrigerated
No Growth/Normal Flora
Specimen Requirements
For YourSwab™ (BD ESwab) collection: Transfer collected specimen into the vial, making sure that the sample is in contact with the transport media.
Method
Culture (anaerobic)
Schedule
Sun-Sat
Turn-Around Time
5-10 days
Instructions/Notes
CAN ONLY BE ORDERED WITH WOUND (855) OR MISC (856) CULTURES
Aspirated material is the optimal specimen for the isolation of anaerobes. Vaginal and superficial specimens are not acceptable for anaerobes.
Aspirated material is the optimal specimen for the isolation of anaerobes. Vaginal and superficial specimens are not acceptable for anaerobes.
Clinical Utility
To detect a bacterial infection, to determine which specific bacteria are present, and to isolate and grow the bacteria for subsequent antibiotic susceptibility testing.
CPT Codes
87075. Additional CPT codes may be charged for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as warranted.
