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HelpTest Code C Blood CULTURE, BLOOD
Patient Preparation
Refer to Blood Culture Collection Instructions for information
Special Collection Instructions
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Optimal bottle fill volumes: |
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Bactec Aerobic bottle (Blue cap) |
8-10 mL |
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Bactec Lytic Anaerobic bottle (Purple cap) |
8-10 mL |
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Bactec Pediatric bottle (Pink cap) |
1-3 mL |
Collection Method
Follow blood culture collection procedure
Minimum Volume
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Bactec Pediatric bottle (Pink cap) |
1.0 mL |
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Bactec Aerobic.Anaerobic bottle (Blue/Purple cap) |
8.0 mL |
Container
Set consisting of one Aerobic Bactec bottle (Blue) and one Lytic/10 Anaerobic Bactec (Purple).
OR
One (1) Pediatric Bactec bottle (Pink) only
Preferred Specimen
Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative – No Growth
Reportable Units
Positive – Growth
Negative – No Growth
Critical Value
Positive
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Received in formalin, Refrigerated bottles |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
24 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
Daily |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
5 Days |
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Stat Availability |
No |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Microbiology |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Please include collection site, date/time and collector user name on patient/specimen label.
Methodology/Method Description
Culture
CPT Codes
87040