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HelpTest Code ANAE Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic, Varies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Bacterial Culture, AnaerobicSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
| Swab | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Retention Time
7 daysReport Available
14 to 20 daysReference Values
No growth
Identification of probable pathogens
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 |
Useful For
Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.
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 |