Anaerobe,Culture

Anaerobic isolation

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Procedure #: MAK0073A

CPT:  87075, 87076 

 

Anaerobic isolation

Synonym(s):

Anaerobe, culture

Requisition Form

G-2B

Test Description

Anaerobic isolation from clinical specimen

Pre-Approval Needed

N/A

Supplemental Information Required

N/A

Supplemental Form(s)

N/A

Performed on Specimens from (sources)

Human

Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Anaerobic organism in anaerobic conditions

Minimum Volume/Size Required

At least 1 viable colony

Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping

Store anaerobically

Transport Medium

Any medium that supports growth in anaerobic conditions (e.g. chopped meat Glucose broth, thioglycolate broth)

Specimen Labeling

  • Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
  • Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.

Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements

Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.

Method

Bacterial culture

Turn-around Time

4-21 days

Interferences/Limitations

Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery.

Common Causes for Rejection

  • Insufficient specimen (non-viable/no growth)
  • Improperly stored
  • Improper shipping conditions
  • Expired media or collection container
  • Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form
  • Incomplete or missing submission form

Additional Information

N/A