Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Clinical Microbiology

Test Name:

ANAEROBES (ASP/TISSUE/SWAB)

Test Code: FLAN, TIAN, WAN

Clinical Information:

1. Aspirates and tissues are superior to swab samples for the isolation of anaerobes
2. Submit specimens directly to laboratory. Do not transport specimen in needle & syringe.
3. Dry swabs are unsuitable.
4. The anatomical source of the specimen must be supplied.
5. Specimens from body sites with indigeneous anaerobes are unsuitable (ie. sputum).
6. If aerobes are also requested on a swab specimen, a separate swab must be submitted.
7. Indicate current antimicrobic therapy on requesting requisition.

Microbiology Site Specific Hours

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Manufacturer: Catalogue #: - Material aspirated with a needle and syringe provides optimal results.
Alternate Device:	1 - eSwab eSwab Manufacturer: Catalogue #: - swabs of anaerobes

Alternate
Device: 1 - Anaerobic Transport System

Specimen Required:

Abscess, Fluid, Tissue/Biopsy Sample, Wound
Sample Collection Manual Link

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH Microbiology - Provincial Requisition (R250-10-06)

Reference Values:

A descriptive report will be sent.

Availability:

Daily