Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility

Testing performed and associated charges billed depends on specimen source and type of organism suspected. If a significant organism is identified, then the appropriate susceptibility panel will be added. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures, as indicated in the specimen requirements. Although, susceptibility testing is not automatically performed on isolates of unknown clinical significance, testing may be requested by contacting the laboratory.

Submission of mixed cultures will result in delayed turnaround time and increased charges. Isolation of organism should be ensured prior to submission.  Order a separate test for each organism identification required.

Avoid submission of isolates in liquid media where possible. Submission of liquid media commonly results in mixed and/or non-viable cultures.

Anaerobe susceptibility testing is appropriate in the case of serious infections involving blood, bone, joint, tissue, or brain abscess. (Refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Anaerobe, ARUP test code 0060202).

For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (ARUP test code 0060720).