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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of systemic bacterial infection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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CXBLD |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Blood Culture Bottle (BLDCULT), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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8 - 10mL per bottle (adult); 1 - 3mL paediatric bottle |
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Collection Instructions:
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Volume of blood required is dependent on age of patient and type of blood culture required. See Minimum Collection Volume for more information.
Indicate any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample at room temperature. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4505 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2637 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:35 |