Methodology: Bactec® 9240, continuous monitoring system. Standard reference procedures for identification of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Preliminary: Negative at 1 day; Final: Negative at 5 days
Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected

Specimen Required:
Collect: Blood in a Bactec® aerobic resin bottle and standard anaerobic bottle using aseptic techniques, as defined for blood culture collection.  5-10 mL blood per bottle.  Site of specimen draw is required (e.g. left antecubital, A-line, etc).  
Transport: Blood culture bottles. Transport immediately to the laboratory  at room temperature.
Remarks: Bottles are available from the laboratory. Client will be notified of positive cultures. Note on the test request form if the patient is suspected of having Bartonella, Brucella, or any other unusual organism. Please note if transport time exceeds 16 hours.  Refer to Bartonella Culture (0060305), Brucella Culture (0060159) or Legionella Species Culture (0060113) for additional information.
Unacceptable Conditions: Greater than three blood culture sets per 24 hours.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

CPT Code: 87040