Test Code LAB90376 Culture, Surgical Joint, Anaerobic
Additional Codes
44242
Reporting Title
Surgical Joint Anaerobic Culture
Methodology
Includes anaerobic identification and susceptibilities when appropriate.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Non-Swab Specimen
1. Collect specimen from affected area and place in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Swab Specimen
1.Collect the specimen from the affected area using the swab provided in the BD ESwab Collection and Transport System. Be sure not to touch below the red breakpoint line to avoid contamination.
2. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the tube.
3. Insert the swab into the tube and bend the swab shaft at the breakpoint indicated by the red line marked on the swab shaft against the tube to break the shaft. Discard the broken handle part of the swab shaft.
4. Replace the cap on the tube and secure it tightly.
5. Aerobic culture is always set up with an anaerobic culture.
6. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection and type of specimen.
7. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
ESwab is acceptable up to 48 hours after collection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
No growth after 5 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87075 - anaerobic culture
87076 - definitive identification, each (if appropriate)
87181 - susceptibility, E test, each antibiotic, (if appropriate)