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.