ANAEROBIC CULTURE

Tissues, fluids, pus, aspirates

• Specimen should reach the Microbiology Laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
• If delay in transportation cannot be avoided, keep specimens at 2 to 8°C.

Culture

Negative:
“No growth of anaerobes”

Positive:
Identification of probable pathogen(s)

Negative: 6 – 8 Days

Positive: 4 – 8 Days

Daily

Please note that an aerobic culture is typically ordered with an anaerobic culture test. Please indicate under “Special Instructions” section if only an anaerobic culture is required.

Refer to General Specimen / Collection Guide