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 |