Anaerobic isolation

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Procedure #: MAK0073A

CPT: 87075, 87076

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
Additional Information	N/A

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