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HelpCatalog ID Cul Aer Ana Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacterial Culture
CPOE Test Name
Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture
EPIC EAP Test Code
LAB10253
Synonyms
Cul Aer Ana, Aer+Ana Culture, Culture Aerobic + Anaerobic Bacterial
Specimen Type
Aspirated body fluid, wound aspirate, tissue, bone, abscesses, lymph node, drainage, cyst and eSwabs from wound sites.
Specimen Requirements
Aspirated body fluid, wound aspirate, tissue, bone, abscesses, lymph node, drainage, cyst and eSwabs from wound sites.
Causes for Rejection
Use of nonsterile container; leaking specimen; delay in transport; improper labeling; insufficient volume; catheter tips are not cultured anaerobically
Turn Around Time
Preliminary culture 24 hours aerobe, 48 hrs anaerobe; Final culture 2 – 7 days aerobe, 7 – 10 days anaerobe
CPT / HCPCS Code
Aerobic Culture 87070; Anaerobe Culture 87075; Susceptibility 87186; Definitive Anaerobe ID 87076 Definitive Aerobe ID 87077
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. Protect from oxygen (anaerobe collection system or smallest possible sterile container).
Reference Range
No growth or bacterial flora expected for site.
Methodology
Aerobic and anaerobic culture on selective and nonselective media.
Test Consists
Aerobic and anaerobic culture only. No Gram stain reported.
Critical Values
Epidemiologically significant bacteria.