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AKA
BC
Specimen Type/Requirements
1 each Aerobic and Anaerobic Blood Culture Bottles - Whole Blood
See Specimen Labeling for special labeling instructions.
Specimen Volume
An adult set consists of two blood culture bottles (green top and orange top) each with 8-10 mLs of blood.
A pediatric set consists of one blood culture bottles (yellow top ) with 1-4 mLs of blood.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
BacT/ALERT VIrtuo culture media
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87040