3 sets of aerobic and anaerobic Bactec blood culture bottles (one set for each single time point).
Test Description
Bacterial culture and MIC Sensitivity testing.
Utilize this test when bacteremia is suspected. Aerobic/anaerobic cultures are obtained at three separate time points. Each single time point requires two separate BACTEC bottles as indicated for aerobic and anaerobic culture.
Interferences: Antibiotics.
Note: Submit two BACTEC culture bottles (pink label and gold label) for each time point. For each collection, clip fur and scrub venipuncture site for aseptic collection. Aim to collect 1.0 mL for cats and small dogs, 2‑3 mL for larger dogs to be inoculated into BacTec Peds Plus pink cap/strip bottle. Anaerobic blood culture bottles with orange cap/gold strip require 3‑10 mL of blood. Don’t unscrew caps on bottles. Remove the protective top and wipe visible parts of the rubber stopper with 70% ethanol. Allow stopper to dry or wipe with sterile gauze. Replace the drawing needle with a sterile needle before puncturing the rubber stopper, fill until the vacuum stops, then gently invert the bottle to mix. Anticoagulants in the media will prevent blood from clotting.