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Blood Culture (septacemia)
Blood Culture Bottles
| Test | Blood Culture (septacemia) |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | Bacterial culture |
| Sample type | Blood |
| Specimen Container Type | Blood Culture Bottles |
| Sample Testing Amount | Adults: 8-10ml, Paediatrics: 1-3ml |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 5 days |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Please do not cover the bottle barcode when labelling samples with patient details. Direct sensitivity testing is not UKAS accredited |
