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Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog

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ANAEROBIC IDENTIFICATION (ORDER)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1749    Geisinger Epic ID:  28593
Test Restriction:  Orderable only by laboratory staff for non-Geisinger clients.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Precultivated bacterial isolate in broth or agar


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Thioglycollate broth, chopped meat broth
Specimen required: 

Viable bacterial growth



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature


Rejection criteria: 

Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Agar plate not transported under anaerobic conditions.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  87076
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Identification of bacterial isolate submitted to the laboratory.


Methodology: 
Culture
Synonyms: 

ANAID


Doctoral Director(s): 
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Review Date:  12/31/2024

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