Culture, Aerobic and Anaerobic
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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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
Alternative name(s)
Body Fluid Culture,Abscess Culture
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Select a service area to view this section. |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Select a service area to view this section. |
| 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 container | Select a service area to view this section. |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Select a service area to view this section. |
| Reject criteria | Select a service area to view this section. |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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