Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic

Test Code

4446

CPT Code(s)

87070, 87075, 87205

Test Code

4446

CPT Code(s)

87070, 87075, 87205

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic -

Deep wound/abscess infections are often caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

Culture, Aerobic Bacteria and Culture, Anaerobic Bacteria with Gram Stain
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 and/or 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).

Methodology

Direct Microscopy • Bacterial Culture • Aerobic and Anaerobic Isolation

Reference Range(s)

No growth

Alternative Name(s)

Body Fluid Culture,Abscess Culture

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Culture, Aerobic Bacteria and Culture, Anaerobic Bacteria with Gram Stain

If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87076 and/or 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).

Methodology

Direct Microscopy • Bacterial Culture • Aerobic and Anaerobic Isolation

Reference Range(s)

No growth

Alternative Name(s)

Body Fluid Culture,Abscess Culture

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Minimum Volume

1 mL or 1 gram

Collection Instructions

Tissues and fluids are superior to a swab specimen. If swabs must be used, collect 2 anaerobic transport swabs, one for culture and one for gram stain or submit one anaerobic transport swab with one air dried smear or one ESwab (white-cap) for both culture and gram stain. Specimens not listed as acceptable may be processed for anaerobic culture only after consultation with a Quest Microbiology Scientific Director. Do not submit syringe with needle attached. If submitting syringe, remove needle, expel air and cap syringe. Purulent sterile body fluids not submitted in an anaerobic transport tube may be accepted for culture if received within 8 hours of collection.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Setup Schedule, Preferred Specimen(s), Alternative Specimen(s), Transport Container, Specimen Stability, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

Minimum Volume

1 mL or 1 gram

Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Setup Schedule, Preferred Specimen(s), Alternative Specimen(s), Transport Container, Specimen Stability, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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