Culture, Intrauterine Device
Actinomyces, Anaerobe, Anaerobic, IUD
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB7230
Instructions
- Only Actinomyces spp. will be further identified from intrauterine devices.
- Gram stains will not be performed on intrauterine devices.
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: Place intrauterine device in a sterile collection container.
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Deliver to the Laboratory in a sterile container at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) within 4 hours of collection.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: Room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F).
Rejection Criteria
Specimens in non-sterile or leaking containers.
Inpatient Specimen Preparation
Transport all specimen types to the Laboratory immediately after collection.
In-Lab Processing
If an intrauterine device culture is ordered on an inappropriate site/source or collection device, the order will be changed to match the appropriate test code.
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Laboratory
Farmington Hills sent to Royal Oak Microbiology Laboratory for testing.
Grosse Pointe sent to Royal Oak Microbiology Laboratory for testing.
Royal Oak Microbiology Laboratory
Troy sent to Royal Oak Microbiology Laboratory for testing.
Performed
Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours a day.
Final negative results available within one week.
Reference Range
No organisms recovered.
Test Methodology
Anaerobic culture and identification. Anaerobic susceptibility testing must be approved by the Microbiology Director.
Interpretation
The recovery of Actinomyces spp. may be indicative of an infectious disease process.
Clinical Utility
This test is used to recover and identify Actinomyces spp. that may be involved in human infections. Pelvic Actinomyces israelii has been described in association with the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs).
If an IUD infection is suspected consider ordering a Vaginosis Screen or Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Detection by Nucleic Acid Amplification.
Reference
- Vandamme, P.A.R., 2015. Specimen Collection, Transport and Processing: Bacteriology. Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 11th ed., ASM Press, Washington , D.C.
- Hall, G.S. and J. Holden, 2016. Collection and Transport of Clinical Specimens for Anaerobic Culture. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook.
4th ed. ASM Press. Washington, D.C.
CPT Codes
87075 (Anaerobic Culture). Additional charges will be incurred for identification and susceptibility testing (prior approval required).
Contacts
Microbiology Laboratory – TR
248-964-6127
Name: Microbiology Laboratory – TR
Location:
Phone: 248-964-6127
Microbiology Laboratory – RO
248-551-8090
Name: Microbiology Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8090
Microbiology Laboratory – GP
313-473-1802
Name: Microbiology Laboratory – GP
Location:
Phone: 313-473-1802
Microbiology Laboratory – FH
947-521-7488
Name: Microbiology Laboratory – FH
Location:
Phone: 947-521-7488
Last Updated
11/2/2020
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