ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility : 0060198

Mnemonic: MC ANAIS

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 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, with susceptibility, of clinically significant isolates.
Note: Testing performed and associated charges billed depends on specimen source and type of organism suspected.  If a significant organism is identified, then the appropriate susceptibility panel will be added. 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.

Anaerobe susceptibility testing is appropriate in the case of serious infections involving: blood, bone, joint, tissue, or brain abscess.  (Refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Anaerobe (ARUP test code 0060202)).

For identification by 16s rDNA sequencing only, order Organism Identification by 16s rDNA Sequencing (ARUP test code 0060720).
CPT Code(s): 87076; 87153; CPT codes for identification and susceptability tests vary based on method.
Cross References: Identification, Anaerobic (Anaerobic Organism Identification with Reflex to Susceptibility)