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HelpTest Code ANAE Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic, Varies
Reporting Name
Bacterial Culture, AnaerobicPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections
Method Name
Conventional Culture Technique
Shipping Instructions
Specimen should arrive within 72 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Anaerobe Transport Tube (T588)
Specimen Types: Deep tissues, sterile body fluids, abscesses, percutaneous transtracheal aspirates, suprapubic aspirations, or wounds
Collection Instructions: Specimen should be obtained by using a needle and syringe from a source not normally colonized by anaerobes.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Swab | Reject |
Reference Values
No growth
Identification of probable pathogens
Interpretation
Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens including blood, other normally sterile body fluids, or closed collections of purulent fluid, indicates infection with the identified organisms.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
14 to 20 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87075-Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic
87076-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Anaerobe (if appropriate)
87153-Anaerobe Ident by Sequencing (if appropriate)
87176-Tissue Processing (if appropriate)
87150-Identification by PCR (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ANAE | Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic | 635-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ANAE | Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic | 635-3 |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMALA | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Anaerobe | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAN | Anaerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| TISSR | Tissue Processing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ANAID | Anaerobe Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| PCRID | Identification by PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.