Detection of Anaerobes

• swab (with transport medium) (especially in case of wounds)
• abscess material
• liqour
• aspirates (from sterile body cavities)
• faeces

anaerobic bacteria

culture, bacteriological (MALDI-TOF)

approx. 1 week

• smears from purulent Material: A detection by culture from purulent material is often difficult as the bacteria are pre-damaged and therefore difficult to breed.
• abscess material: Split the abscess cavity and swab the inside of the abscess membrane.
• For punctures from primarily sterile body cavities, the blood culture bottle Peds plus is recommended; the sample material should not be cooled.