Anaerobic Tissue/Bone Culture ANER
| Method(s) | Culture |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Tissue or Bone. |
| Transport | Tissue or Bone at 20-25ºC. |
| Stability | Purulent material, aspirate or body fluid: Ambient: 24 hours |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 3010033 |
| CPTCode | 87075 |
| Notes | Specific site of specimen must be provided on culture tube and requisition. An aerobic culture will always be performed in conjuction with an anaerobic culture. When the aerobic culture has not been specifically ordered, an order for the aerobic culture will be placed by the laboratory. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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No growth. |
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