Tests:Blood Culture, Standard Set: Difference between revisions
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Test Code | |Test Code | ||
|BACT | |BACT | ||
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|Synonyms | |||
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|Test Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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0-28 days (fungal incubation) | 0-28 days (fungal incubation) | ||
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|Stability -Test Add | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Type | |Specimen Type | ||
| | |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 | ||
|Paired aerobic & anaerobic blood culture bottles | |||
Optimally 8-10 mL of blood into each bottle | |||
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|Acceptable | |||
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|Unacceptable | |||
|Any blood sample not in blood culture bottle | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|See Blood Culture, Paediatric | |See Blood Culture, Paediatric | ||
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=== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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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 | ||
Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. Approximately 8-10 mL of blood should be added to each broth bottle and delivered to laboratory as soon as possible. | Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. | ||
Approximately 8-10 mL of blood should be added to each 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. | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 12 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | BACT |
| Synonyms | |
| Test 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 Type | Whole Blood |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate |
| Preferred | Paired aerobic & anaerobic blood culture bottles
Optimally 8-10 mL of blood into each bottle |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Any blood sample not in blood culture bottle |
| Paediatric Requirements | See Blood Culture, Paediatric |
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
Blood cultures must be collected with strict adherence to aseptic techniques. Approximately 8-10 mL of blood should be added to each 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 | |