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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Anaerobe Culture and Gram Stain

CPT Code(s): 87075; CPT codes for identification and susceptibility vary based on method.
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect: Aspirate, body fluids, tissues, or material collected from areas without normal anaerobic flora.
Specimen Preparation: Place specimen immediately into anaerobe transport media (RDL supply
16426). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Stability: Ambient: 48 hour; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Actinomyces Culture
  • Anaerobic culture
  • Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic
  • Culture, Anaerobic