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Test Code MIC3 Anaerobe Culture

Clinical Information

Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections.

Synonym

  • ANACX

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: eSwab
Acceptable Container/Tube: eSwab, Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Sterile body fluids, deep abscess content, deep wound aspirates, suprapubic urine aspirates, kidney aspirates, lung tissue or aspirates, sinus tissue or aspirates
Specimen Volume: 1 mL

 

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Sterile body fluid, urine, respiratory
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Rejected Due To

  • BAL specimens*
  • Bronchial Washing*
  • Sputum/Tracheal aspirates
  • eSwab from oral cavity
  • Kidney stones
  • Catheterized Urine/Nephrostomy
  • Clean catch urine
  • Anal lesions/abscesses
  • Catheter tips 
  • Colon aspirates
  • Lochia
  • Medical devices
  • Small intestine aspirates
  • Stool
  • Superficial tissue or swab collections

 

*Sources are acceptable if provided appropriate suspected organism

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Gram Stain No No
MALDI-TOF No No

Reference Values

No growth

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected specimens including blood, aspirates, tissues or sterile body fluids, indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Cautions

Specimens should be collected by needle and syringe aspiration or surgical drainage to avoid contamination with normal-flora anaerobes.

Method Description

Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

7 to 14 days

Reporting Name

Anaerobe Culture

CPT Code Information

87075
87076 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

11546-9