Anaerobic Culture

Important Note

Only available as part of an Aerobic + Anaerobic order set

Specimen	Minimum Test Volume	Container	Special Handling
Varies	1.0 ML

Ambient or refrigerated

Eswab: 48 hours abbient or refrigerated

Specimens must be in an Eswab, all other collection containers are rejected.

Cultures are held for a minimum of 4 days.

For additional guidance on acceptable source for anaerobic culture click here

Monday through Sunday; continuously

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Microbiology