Tests:Blood Culture, Paediatric: Difference between revisions
Tests:Blood Culture, Paediatric
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|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|0-5 days | |0-5 days | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate | |ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate | ||
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|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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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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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 | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 12 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | PBAC |
| Synonyms | Paediatric blood culture
Pedibact |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 0-5 days |
| Stability - Test add | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | |
| 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 Type | |
| 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. | |