ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Anaerobic Organism Identification : 0060164

Mnemonic: MC ANAID

Methodology: Identification. Methods may include biochemical, mass spectrometry, or sequencing.
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect: Actively growing organism in pure culture.

Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant in anaerobic transport pouch or on a swab in anaerobic transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism identified on the IATA list as an infectious substance affecting humans, submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Specimen source required. Indicate suspected pathogen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Complete identification of clinically significant isolates.
Note: Testing performed and associated charges billed depends on specimen source and type of organism suspected. An additional handling fee will be billed for all mixed cultures as indicated in the specimen requirements.

Submission of mixed cultures will result in delayed turnaround time and increased charges. Isolation of organism should be ensured prior to submission.  Order a separate test for each organism identification required.

For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (ARUP test code 0060720). For identification AND susceptibility testing order Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility (ARUP test code 0060198).
CPT Code(s): 87076 and/or 87153; CPT codes for identification vary based on method.
Cross References: Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria (Anaerobic Organism Identification), Organism Identification, Anaerobe (Anaerobic Organism Identification), Organism Referred for Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria (Anaerobic Organism Identification)