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NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
Test CodeLAB1231
Includes
Aerobic blood culture withantibiotic susceptibilities.
Preferred Specimen
Pediatric Aerobic BacTAlert Blood Culture Bottle
Minimum Volume
Minimum Collection Volume: See Blood Culture Collection Instructions
Instructions
Blood cultures are sufficient for routine bacteria and yeast.
For pediatric or low blood volume patients see order code: LAB304748 PEDS ROUTINE BLOOD CULTURE (1 BTL)
For neonatal see order code: LAB1231 NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
For suspected endocarditis see order code: LAB304796 ENDOCARDITIS BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)
For catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1710 PEDIATRIC MOLD BLOOD CULTURE (FILAMENTOUS/ DIMORPHIC FUNGI)
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1709 PEDIATRIC AFB BLOOD CULTURE (MYCOBACTERIA)
For pediatric or low blood volume patients see order code: LAB304748 PEDS ROUTINE BLOOD CULTURE (1 BTL)
For neonatal see order code: LAB1231 NEONATAL BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
For suspected endocarditis see order code: LAB304796 ENDOCARDITIS BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)
For catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1710 PEDIATRIC MOLD BLOOD CULTURE (FILAMENTOUS/ DIMORPHIC FUNGI)
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1709 PEDIATRIC AFB BLOOD CULTURE (MYCOBACTERIA)
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Stability: Ambient: prior to transport
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Clinical Significance
Negative cultures are held for five days. Positive results will be called to licensed caregiver.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
United Hospital Center
