5 days
Semi-Automated Culture
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Detects bloodstream infections. Essential in diagnosing sepsis.
Whole Blood
Adult: 8-10 mL per aerobic and anaerobic bottle Pediatric: Up to 4 mL in one pediatric bottle
Adult: Bact/Alert FA Plus & Bact Alert FN Plus Pediatric: Bact/Alert PF
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |