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).
RVU Breakdown
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