ID OF ANAEROBE
Name: ID OF ANAEROBE
Mnemonic: IDAN
Container: ANAEROBE PLATE OR BROTH
Handling: Send as pure isolate. Submit pure isolate in anaerobic bag or anaerobic thioglycolate medium. Specify source.
Methodology: Standard culture procedures
Required Information: Source of isolate
Reported: Culture 48 hr-72 hr
CPT: 87076
Department: Microbiology
Note: Anaerobic susceptibility is not available at PRL.