Pseudonyms

Blood Cultures, Cat Scratch Disease

Collection Requirements

1-3 ml in Peds Plus bottle

Tube Colour

Peds Plus: Pink Plastic Cap

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item No. 69401

Notes

Please contact Medical Microbiologist before collection. Indicate suspicion of Bartonella on request form.

Test code: BC

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