| Test Name: | Anaerobe Culture |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB233 | | |
| CPT Code: | 87075, 87205 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Can be ordered on most sources, except sputum, urine, feces, cervix, vagina or skin. Refer to Micro Collection Information by Source. |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Anaerobe culturette or other anaerobe transport container |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 5-7 days; preliminary report is issued at 48-72 hours after receipt. |
| Collection Information: | See Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Do NOT refrigerate. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, unsuitable source, not collected under anaerobic conditions. |
| Reference Range: | No growth of anaerobic bacteria. |
| Additional Information: | Anaerobe susceptibilities are performed by request only and the test is sent to an outside reference lab. The order must be placed as a reference lab specimen and Microbiology lab must be notified at 42358 to prepare the specimen. Gram stains are automatically performed with an anaerobic culture. |