Epic Code LAB233 Anaerobic Culture
Test Name Alias
Culture, Anaerobic | Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic | 8885 | Policytech 5397
Interface Order Alias
50005
Ordering Instructions
Aerobic culture should be ordered to coincide with an anaerobe culture order.
Icons & Photos
ESwab (Preferred) | Sterile Container with screw-on lid |
Collection Instructions
Label container with patient's full legal name, date of birth, date and time of collection and type/source of specimen.
Specimen Type: Abscess, deep tissue wound, intrauterine device (IUD)
Container/Tube: ESwab*
Collection Instructions: Indicate source of specimen. Specimen is unacceptable if received without fluid or swab in the transport tube.
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Open the peel pouch and remove the contents. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the ESwab.
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Place the tube in a secure position so as not to allow the liquid to leak out of the tube.
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Remove the swab. Collect the patient's sample using the swab.
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Insert the swab back into the tube of liquid, all the way to the bottom of the tube.
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Holding the swab shaft close to the rim of the tube, break the applicator shaft at the color breakpoint indication line.
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Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage. Discard the broken handle of the shaft into an approved medical waste disposal container.
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Write the patient's information (Name and Date of Birth) on the tube or apply a label with patient’s information. Indicate source.
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Send specimen to the Laboratory.
Specimen Transport Temperature: Ambient
Note: The ESwab fluid maintains the viability of diverse bacteria. Do not send a dry ESwab as this will lead to unsatisfactory results. If the tube spills its contents prior to inserting the swab, the liquid is non-toxic. Simply put the swab into another tube before sending it to the laboratory and discard the spilled tube.
Container/Tube: Sterile Container with screw-on lid
Collection Instructions: Indicate source
*Other Acceptable Swabs |
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The following swabs are acceptable but Spectrum Health Laboratory does not supply these swab types:
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Rejection Criteria
Unacceptable specimens:
- Superficial wounds and mucosal surfaces (i.e. vaginal, urethral, or throat)
- Sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, and other respiratory specimens (except bronchoscopic specimens obtained by protected brush)
- Urine, unless suprapubic aspirate or a request from Infectious Disease providers for a nephrostomy urine.
- Sinus swabs are not acceptable. For anaerobic culture of sinus specimens, please submit aspirate or tissue.
- Catheter tip is unacceptable.
Specimen may also be rejected if the following occurs:
- Wrong swab is used
- Specimen does not have 2 patient identifiers
- Dry ESwab (swab not placed in liquid tube)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to laboratory as soon as possible
Refrigeration (Eswab only): 48 hours
Laboratory Retention: 4 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual TAT 3-5 days.
Reference Range
No anaerobic bacteria isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87075
If identification and/or susceptibility are indicated, additional charges may follow.
CDM Code
3068707501
Epic Test ID
1230100545
Mayo Access Code
SHO8885
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023
Updated Date
1/16/2024 - Rejection Criteria