Pseudonyms
Blood Cultures
Collection Requirements
8-10 ml blood in each culture bottle (Anaerobic & Aerobic)
Tube Colour
Aerobic: grey plastic cap. Anaerobic: Purple plastic cap
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
Please contact Medical Microbiologist before collection. Indicate suspicion of fastidious organisms an request longer incubation on request form.
Test code: BC
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