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HelpTest Code ACTMMM Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Additional Codes
| EPIC EAP | Mayo |
| LAB5262 | ACT |
Shipping Instructions
Specimen should arrive within 72 hours of collection.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Anaerobic Transport Tube (T588)
Acceptable Sources: Deep tissues, sterile body fluids, abscesses, percutaneous transtracheal aspirates, suprapubic aspirations, or wounds
Collection Instructions: Specimen should be obtained by using a needle and syringe from a source not normally colonized by anaerobes.
Useful For
Diagnosing anaerobic bacterial infections
Directing antimicrobial therapy for anaerobic infections
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAID | Anaerobe Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALA | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Anaerobe | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAN | Anaerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| PCRID | Identification by PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| TISSR | Tissue Processing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| BLA | Beta Lactamase | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| BATTA | Anaerobe Suscep Battery | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SANA | Anaerobe Suscep per agent | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| MECAB | mecA PCR Test, Bill Only | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Special Instructions
Method Name
Conventional Culture Technique with Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) by Agar Dilution (if appropriate)
Reporting Name
Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic + SuscSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Swab | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
14 to 20 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87075-Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic
87076-Anaerobe Ident (if appropriate)
87076-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Anaerobe (if appropriate)
87153-Anaerobe Ident by Sequencing (if appropriate)
87150-Identification by PCR (if appropriate)
87176-Tissue Processing (if appropriate)
87185-Beta Lactamase (if appropriate)
87186-Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Anaerobic Bacteria, MIC (if appropriate)
87181-Anaerobe Susceptibility per agent (if appropriate)
87150-mecA PCR (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ANAES | Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic + Susc | 635-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ANAES | Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic + Susc | 635-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.