Sign in →

Browse by Name

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z
  27. #
 

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code ANAER Anaerobic Culture, Varies

Specimen Volume

Varies

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Specimen Cup

Alternate Specimen

Swab, Anaerobic

Specimen Handling Instructions

Fluid/Tissue in sterile container is optimal. Submit sterile sample in anaerobic transport swab if no other option exists. Sample amounts vary.

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Department

Microbiology

Methodology

Culture, anaerobic

Stat Turn-around Time

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time

6 Days

Reference Ranges

See Report