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87073 Culture bacteria anaerobic

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Anaerobic culture, Anaerobe culture, Anaerobic bacterial

Bacterial culture of specimens using anaerobic methodology. Detects obligate and facultative anaerobes.

Clinical Context

Used for specimens from normally sterile sites or where anaerobes suspected (abscesses, bone, biliary, intra-abdominal infections).

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Specialties

MicrobiologyPathology

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