Blood Culture
Tests: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 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | N/A |