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HelpTest Code ANAID Bacterial Identification, Anaerobic
Specimen Required
Pure isolate collected in an anaerobic transport tube or isolate on a plate in an anaerobic bag
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: unacceptable
Rejection Due To
Mixed culture • Non-viable isolate
Method Name
Phenotypic • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight
Includes
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method,
additional charges (CPT code(s):
DNA sequencing 87153, Serological Typing
87147) may be added.
Additional organisms that are identified will incur an additional
charge (CPT code(s): 87076 or 87077).
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: N/A
Other Acceptable Container: N/A
Transport Container
Anaerobic Transport
Transport / Storage Conditions
Room temperature
Special Instructions
Swab or plate of pure culture in anaerobic transport system.
Note: Stability of isolates will be determined by the
laboratory. Organism must be viable. Thioglycollate broth is not
recommended.
Day(s) Performed
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days
CPT Codes
87076
Clinical Reference
The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the body site of origin and clinical symptoms manifested.