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HelpTest Code ANER Culture, Anaerobic Bacteria
Infectious
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Varies; a detailed description of the anatomic source is required
* Fresh specimens must be delivered to the lab immediately (<30 minutes) for processing. Failure to do so can compromise anaerobic organism recovery.
Container / Tube:
* Sterile Container (body fluids, respiratory, tissue)
* BLUE Amies Culturette swab (wound, abscess)
CPT Code
87075: Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic
Special Instructions
For optimal recovery, fresh tissue or body fluid is preferred. If unable to attain ample specimen in a sterile container, a blue Culturette swab may be used.
If the specimen container is a Culturette swab and multiple tests are requested (bacterial, fungal, acid fast, etc.), collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.
If a blue Culturette swab cannot be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour it should be refrigerated. Fresh specimens must be delivered to the lab immediately (<30 minutes).
Testing Schedule
Days Performed: Monday through Sunday
Times Perfomed:
* Set Up: All shifts, 24 hours a day
* Cultures: Read on Day Shift only (0600 - 1430) at day 2 and day 5
Turn-around Time:
* Positive Cultures are reported as soon as an organism is detected
* Negative cultures will be final at 5 days; a preliminary report is filed on day 2