Whole blood collected in two separate BD Bactec Blood
Culture Bottles (BCB): 1 aerobic BD Bactec BCB with 1-3 mL
whole blood added to bottle and 1 anaerobic BD Bactec BCB
with 8-10 mL whole blood added to bottle.
Test Description
This test is utilized when bacteremia is suspected. Submit a single sample in two separate BACTEC bottles as required for aerobic and anaerobic culture.