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Test name: |
Blood culture x 3 |
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| Test code: |
BLC3 |
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| CDM: |
80PA298 |
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| CPT: |
87040 |
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| Specimen type: |
Whole blood |
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| Container: |
Blood culture bottles |
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| Specimen volume: |
60.0 mL |
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| Instructions: |
An adult set consists of three sets of two bottles each with 8-10 mLs of blood. A Pediatric set consists of three sets of two bottles each with 1-3 mls of blood.
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| Note: |
Inoculate aerobic and anaerobic bottles. See file for special collection instructions. |
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| Transport: |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen minimum
volume: |
6.0 mL |
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| Performed: |
Daily (Monday—Sunday) |
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| Method: |
Bactec 9240 and culture media |
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