Blood Culture

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Synonym(s) Culture, BCx, Blood C&S
Specimen 2 x 10 mL Blood Culture bottles - 1 Aerobic + 1 Anaerobic
Paediatric Specimen See HBDHB guidelines CPG103
Add-on conditions Contact Microbiology to discuss
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings / Wairoa / Central HB Up to 5 days for full incubation
Where analysed Hastings
Department Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
Registration Code BACT
Deletion Code 2230
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Measurement Uncertainty N/A