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HelpTest Code MFB Culture and Sensitivity, Fluid, Aerobic and Anaerobic
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB269 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC04331 |
| Service code | 23008 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
| Preferred: |
| White sterile container |
Specimen Type: Fluid or aspirate. Specify the source of specimen, e.g. peritoneal fluid, knee joint fluid, etc.
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container. For eye specimens, syringes (capped, without needles) are acceptable.
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Please refer to Anaerobic Culture (for suitability of samples for anaerobic culture).
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen Type | Fluid or Aspirate |
|---|---|
| Transport Condition | Submit sample to lab immediately (ambient) |
| Refrigerate | Acceptable up to 1 day |
| Unacceptable Condition |
Frozen samples Swabs dipped in fluid Samples in Formalin Universal Transport Medium (UTM) Boric acid bottle Non-sterile container. |
| Special instructions | Do not use this test for respiratory specimens, CSF, urines, stool, blood. |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2 - 7 days
Reference Interval
No growth of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection.
Update
Last updated 28/7/2026
LOINC Code Information
611-4