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Test ID: Culture and Sensitivity, Blood

Test Name:
Culture and Sensitivity, Blood
Test Code:
C BCA
Specialised Test:
No - Clinical
Turnaround Time:

The preliminary notification of positive results will be communicated by phone.
For negative cases, a preliminary report is given after 48 hours

Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Single Test
Additional Test Note:
BACTEC PLUS blood culture bottles should be kept at room temperature when not in use
Sample Requirement:

10mL blood in Green cap BacT/ALERT FA Plus (aerobic) bottle AND 10mL blood
in Orange cap BacT/ALERT FN Plus (anaerobic) bottle

For paediatric patients: 4mL blood in yellow cap BacT/ALERT bottle

Do not refrigerate samples after inoculation.

Fasting Requirement:
NA
Microbiology
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
22/12/2022
Update:
Sample Requirement

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