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PEDIATRIC BLOOD CULTURE (1 BOTTLE)
Test CodeLAB304748
Includes
Aerobic blood culture with antibiotic susceptibilities if indicated.
Preferred Specimen
BacTAlert Pediatric blood bottle
Minimum Volume
See Specimen Collection Instructions
Instructions
Blood cultures are sufficient for routine bacteria and yeast.
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 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
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.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital
