This test is the critical partner to the aerobic culture and an essential part of our complete, state-of-the-art sepsis panel. It is designed to find 'anaerobic' bacteria—serious germs that grow without oxygen and are often hidden deep in the body. Your blood sample is placed in a special, oxygen-free bottle and monitored 24/7 by our advanced Automated system. Detecting these specific, hard-to-treat bacteria is vital for your doctor to select the correct, life-saving antibiotic. This test ensures all potential causes of a serious infection are investigated, leaving no stone unturned.