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ENDOCARDITIS BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)
Test CodeLAB304796
Includes
Aerobic and anaerobic blood culture with antibiotic susceptibilities.
Preferred Specimen
BacTAlert Aerobic and Anaerobic bloodbottle set
Minimum Volume
See Blood Culture Collection Instructions
Instructions
This test is used specifically to test for suspected endocarditis.
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 catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1712 ADULT MOLD BLOOD CULTURES
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1711 ADULT 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 catheter related bacteremia see order code: LAB304871 BLOOD CULTURE (DETERMINE LINE SEPSIS)
For suspected filamentous fungi see order code: LAB1712 ADULT MOLD BLOOD CULTURES
For AFB blood cultures see order code: LAB1711 ADULT 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 fourteen days. Positive results will be called to licensed caregiver.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
