Culture, Aerobic (Blood)
- Test Code
- CM060
- Results:
- 5-7 days
- Component
- Aerobic Blood Culture
- Specimen
- Whole blood collected in BD Bactec Blood Culture Bottle
(BCB) with 1-3 mL whole blood added to bottle.
- Test Description
- This test is utilized when bacteremia with an aerobic organism is suspected. Submit a single sample in a BACTEC bottle.