ADULT ROUTINE BLOOD CULTURE (2 BOTTLES)

Test Code

LAB304747

Includes

Aerobic and anaerobic bloodculture with antibiotic susceptibilities if indicated.

Preferred Specimen

BacTAlert Aerobic and Anaerobic bloodbottle set

Minimum Volume

See 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: 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 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

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