Inoculated blood culture bottles
Sample Reqs
Set of aerobic and anaerobic bottles (adults)
Paediatric bottle (children)
Turnaround
5 days (negatives), 7–10 days (positive)
Special instructions
Follow local protocol to minimise contamination and maximise diagnostic yield.
Additional information
- How to order a test
- Microbiology Specimens
- Microbiology Request procedures
- Microbiology Specialties
- Specimen transport
- Sample rejection criteria
- Request Forms
Last-updated: 20/08/22