Isolate and identify bacteria or yeast causing bacteremia or fungemia.
Reference Range*
No growth
* Reference ranges may change over time.
Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Test Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Analytic Time
Preliminary results are reported in 24 hours. Negative cultures are reported in 5 days. The health care provider will be notified of initial positive smears and cultures.
Soft Order Code
BLDAE
MiChart Code
Blood Culture, Aerobic Only
Laboratory
Microbiology
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Specimen Requirements
Container
Normal Volume
10 mL into each bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Minimum Volume
1 mL per year of age (pediatric patients)
Additional Information
Routine blood culture is used to detect aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and yeast. The BacT/Alert Blood Culture System monitors blood cultures continuously for carbon dioxide production by microorganisms. Positive signaling bottles are gram stained to verify positive status. Test includes susceptibility testing of potentially pathogenic organism(s) at an additional charge unless specifically declined.
