Blood Culture, Aerobic BCAE

Method(s) Culture
Specimen Required
Collect

Whole Blood; BacT Alert Aerobic Bottle.

Transport

8-10 mL bottle, whole blood ambient (20-25°C).

Remarks

Observe aseptic technique. Please refer to Collection and Inoculation of Blood Specimens for Routine Culture (link below).

Stability

Up to 24 hours ambient (20-25°C).

Unacceptable Conditions

Anything over 24 hours from collection. Specimens refrigerated (2-8°C).

Schedule Daily
Billing Code 3010006
CPTCode 87040
Notes

Cultures are routinely held for 6 days.

Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

No growth.

No Appointment Necessary
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