Organism Identification, Anaerobic
Test Mnemonic
OIDANA
CPT Codes
- 87076 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
20878-5
Aliases
- Identification, Anaerobic Organism
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Or broth. 48 hour growth preferred. Transport isolate in an anaerobic generating transport system within a double shipping container |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Culture |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate on test order: Original date of collection, specimen site, agent suspected or preliminary identification, pertinent patient history and telephone number including area code and extension where report may be called if necessary. Antibiotic susceptibility testing must be requested and ordered separately. Contraindications: lack of viability or culture appears mixed or grossly contaminated.
Clinical Info
To identify anaerobic bacterial organism
Clinical Limitation
n/a
Clinical Reference
n/a