Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Identify bacteria in wounds. Anaerobe culture is recommended for body fluids, tissue, and deep wound/surgical cultures. Refer to Anaerobe Culture and Gram Stain (0060143).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
MC W
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Stain/Culture/Identification
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Negative at 5 days Positives as soon as detected
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Aspirate, purulent material or swab.
Specimen Preparation
Aspirate fluid: Transfer to a sterile container. Purulent Material: Transfer to a sterile tube or anaerobe transport media. Swab: Place in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522- 2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Syringes with needle attached. Dry swabs.
Remarks
Refrigerated specimens are not recommended for recovery of some fastidious organisms such as Neisseria spp.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
No growth. Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on significant isolates.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Standard
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Gram stain, identification, and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture. Anaerobe Culture is NOT included with this order. Anaerobe culture is recommended for body fluids, tissue, and deep wound/surgical cultures. If anaerobe culture is needed, please order Anaerobe culture (ARUP test code 0060143) and use anaerobic collection device for transportation.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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