ANAE
| Test CODE | NAME |
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ANAE
Anaerobic Culture
| Methodology: | Anaerobic Culture |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Swab in Transport Media
Patient Preparation: Sterile preparation of the aspiration site is imperative.
Specimen Preparation: Some anaerobes will be killed by contact with molecular oxygen for only a few seconds. Overlying and adjacent areas must be carefully disinfected to eliminate contamination with indigenous flora. ***Indicate specimen source***
Storage/Transport Temperature: Specimens for anaerobic culture should be maintained at room temperature. Under these conditions anaerobes will survive 24 to 72 hours when properly collected in the anaerobic transport tube.
Stability: Room Temperature : 1-3 days
Rejection Criteria: Swab submitted in expired transport medium, Swab with cotton fiber.
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
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| CPT Code(s): | 87075 |
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