Test Code ANAE Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic, Varies
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
VariesShipping 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 Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
No growth
Identification of probable pathogens
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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)
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 |
Report Available
14 to 20 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysReject Due To
Swab | Reject |