Blood Culture, Paediatric
Tests:Blood Culture, Paediatric
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | PBAC |
| Synonyms | Paediatric blood culture
Pedibact |
| Turnaround Time | 0-5 days |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | 1-3 mL whole blood in Paediatric blood culture bottle |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab – Do not refrigerate |
| Preferred | |
| Acceptable | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | Optimally 1-3 mL whole blood. |
| 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. | |