$85
Specimen/Sample Type:
Blood
CULTURE, Blood
Reference Range:
No growth
Methodology:
Manual
Performed/Reported:
Mon-Sat
Transportation/Storage:
Transport ASAP.
Volume:
10mls
Preliminary Report:
In 24 hrs
Final Report:
7 days
Collection Instructions:
1. Disinfect the septum of the B/c bottle with 70 % ethanol, methanol or isopropyl alcohol and allow too dry.
2. Disinfect venipuncture site using 70% alcohol swab, using a back and forth friction rub to cleanse the skin. Cleanse for 15 sec. over a 4cm x 4cm area.
3. Allow skin to dry.
4. Collect blood using needle and syringe.
Comments :
Indicate antimicrobic therapy on requisition form.