Culture, Anaerobic, Abscess
Test Summary
Anaerobic bacteria cause a variety of human infections. Proper specimen collection and transport, media and incubation are important criteria for the recovery of anaerobes. The results of anaerobic cultures assist the clinician with diagnosis and treatment of patients with anaerobic infections.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Aspirate submitted in anaerobic transport
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Swabs are sub-optimal. Aspiration from the abscess is preferred.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Port-A-Cul
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Order Code
CUANAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10036/LAB10167
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87075
Billing Code
- 300678
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Aspirate submitted in anaerobic transport
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Swabs are sub-optimal. Aspiration from the abscess is preferred.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Port-A-Cul
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days