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Test ID: Culture and Sensitivity, Blood X 2

Test Name:
Culture and Sensitivity, Blood X 2
Test Code:
C BCAX2
Specialised Test:
No - Clinical
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days. The preliminary notification of positive results will be communicated by phone. For negative cases, a preliminary report is given after 48 hours.
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Profile
Additional Test Note:
Do not refrigerate samples after inoculation
Sample Requirement:
2 10mL blood in Green cap BacT/ALERT FA Plus (aerobic) bottle AND 2 x 10mL blood in Orange cap BacT/ALERT FN Plus (anaerobic) bottleNeonate and small children: As much as possible, up to 4mL blood in yellow cap BacT/ALERT bottle.Very ill child or older children: At least 4mL blood in yellow cap BacT/ALERT bottle, 10mL blood in Orange cap BacT/ALERT FN Plus (anaerobic) bottleChildren and teenagers (>30kg): 10mL blood in Green cap BacT/ALERT FA Plus (aerobic) bottle AND 10mL blood in Orange cap BacT/ALERT FN Plus (anaerobic) bottle). 2 sets where possible.
Fasting Requirement:
NA
Microbiology
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
24/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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