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Tests:Blood Culture, Paediatric
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Blood Culture, Paediatric}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Microbiology |- |Test Code |PBAC |- |Synonyms |Paediatric blood culture Pedibact |- |Turnaround Time |0-5 days |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |1-3 mL whole blood in Paediatric blood culture bottle |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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Pedibact | Pedibact | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|0-5 days | |0-5 days (routine incubation) | ||
0-7 days (SBE incubation) | |||
0-28 days (fungal incubation) | |||
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|Stability | |Stability - Test add | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
| | |Whole Blood | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate | |ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
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|Unacceptable | |||
|Any blood sample not in a blood culture bottle | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|1-3 mL whole blood in Paediatric blood culture bottle | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |||
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| | |Preferred Volume | ||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |Note: Please state if ?SBE/ ?Endocarditis | | colspan="2" |Note: Please state if ?SBE/ ?Endocarditis | ||
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Single paediatric bottle (anaerobic bottle dependent on clinical presentation). | Single paediatric bottle (anaerobic bottle dependent on clinical presentation). | ||
Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. Approximately 1-3 mL of blood should be added to broth bottle and delivered to laboratory as soon as possible. | Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. | ||
Approximately 1-3 mL of blood should be added to broth bottle and delivered to laboratory as soon as possible. | |||
The possibility of isolating organisms after initiation of antimicrobial therapy is remote. | The possibility of isolating organisms after initiation of antimicrobial therapy is remote. | ||
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All positive blood cultures are immediately telephoned to the appropriate medical officer. | All positive blood cultures are immediately telephoned to the appropriate medical officer. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:39, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | PBAC |
| Synonyms | Paediatric blood culture
Pedibact |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 0-5 days (routine incubation)
0-7 days (SBE incubation) 0-28 days (fungal incubation) |
| Stability - Test add | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Any blood sample not in a blood culture bottle |
| Paediatric Requirements | 1-3 mL whole blood in Paediatric blood culture bottle |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Bactec continuous monitoring system |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Aseptic technique essential |
Comments | |
| Note: Please state if ?SBE/ ?Endocarditis
Single paediatric bottle (anaerobic bottle dependent on clinical presentation). Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. Approximately 1-3 mL of blood should be added to broth bottle and delivered to laboratory as soon as possible. The possibility of isolating organisms after initiation of antimicrobial therapy is remote. All positive blood cultures are immediately telephoned to the appropriate medical officer. | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |