3-4 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final report available in 72-hours.
If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Specimen
Fluid in BD Bactec Blood Culture Bottle (BCB).
Test Description
Note: If submitting multiple joints, should be submitted separately as different requests in different bags.
Indicate the source of fluid on BCB and submission form.