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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
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient:
Sterile Container: 24 hours
eSwab: 2 days
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 Performed |
|---|---|---|
| MALDI-TOF | No | No |
Reference Values
No growth
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