Additional Information:
Epic order code: LAB233
CPT Code(s):
87075 culture; gram stain CPT codes may vary.
Specimen Requirements:
Collection: Specimens, such as pus, fluids, tissues or material collected from a wound, abscess or aspirate, must be collected in an anaerobic transport tube. We recommend collecting 0.5 mL of specimen from the aspirated site in an anaerobic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Store samples in an anaerobe transport container at 20° - 25° C. Submit specimens according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions:
- Refrigerated specimens
- Specimens from the site with normal anaerobic flora
- Non-sterile or leaking containers
- Non-anaerobic containers
- Delayed transport to lab
Stability (collection to initiation of testing):
- Ambient: 24 - 72 hours
- Refrigerated: Unacceptable
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Use:
This test is used to identify anaerobic pathogenic organisms from a specified site.
Methodology:
Anaerobic culture
Reported:
2 - 7 days
Reference Values:
Negative for anaerobes
Performed:
Monday - Friday