Aerobic Culture and Susceptibility Test (Blood)*Gram Stain not included; add-on test
Specimen:
Blood
Volume/Quantity:
• 1-2 mL (for RITM prepared Blood Culture Broth)
• As per manufacturer’s instruction (for commercially prepared Blood Culture Broth)
Shedule of Collection:
Prior to antimicrobial therapy
Collection/Storage/Handling/Transport:
Collection: Collect aseptically and inoculate in Blood Culture Broth (BCB) and mix by swirling
Storage: If ? 2 hours, store at Room Temperature
: If > 2 hours, incubate at 36±1°C (maximum of 48 hours)
Handling: Observe Triple Packaging Guidelines
Trans
Running Day:
Daily
Cut off Day and Time:
Not Applicable
Note: during weekends, holidays and after office hours, specimens are received in the clinical laboratory
Turnaround Time:
10 working days
Fee:
₱ 1,320.00
Status:
Available