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Blood Culture
Test CodeLAB462
Preferred Specimen
Collect 2x 10mL bottles for adults. Collect 1x 3mL for pediatric. In case of short draws, fill aerobic bottle first
One set containing: Lytic Anaerobic 8 - 10 ml; Aerobic/F 8 - 10 ml or Pediatric Bottle: One Peds Plus 0.5 - 3 ml
One set containing: Lytic Anaerobic 8 - 10 ml; Aerobic/F 8 - 10 ml or Pediatric Bottle: One Peds Plus 0.5 - 3 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated or Frozen
Methodology
Manual
