Obtain a Myco/F Lytic blood culture bottle from the Microbiology Laboratory.
The recommended volume of blood to be collected is 3 to 5 ml (with a minimum of 1 ml acceptable). Notice that this is different than the volume required for standard bacterial blood cultures.
Collect blood and inoculate bottles as described in Norton Healthcare system-wide policies Policy 5989 Specimen Collection: Pediatric Blood Culture and Policy 5837 Specimen Collection - Adult Blood Culture, with the exception of using a lower blood volume.
Specimen Volume
Recommended 3.0-5.0ML (Required 1.0ML)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Place the inoculated bottle in a zip-lock bag and send to the laboratory at room temperature immediately.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Critical Values
Any growth
Lab Dept
CPA MICRO
Reference Interval
No AFB Isolated
Reported
Final negative results reported at 56 days. Positive results variable.
Methodology
Continuous monitoring culture, AFB stain and culture, identification and susceptibility testing as appropriate.
Last Updated
1/27/23
Synonyms
LAB246
Lab Dept
CPA MICRO
Lab Test Information
EPIC code
LAB246
Collect
Obtain a Myco/F Lytic blood culture bottle from the Microbiology Laboratory.
The recommended volume of blood to be collected is 3 to 5 ml (with a minimum of 1 ml acceptable). Notice that this is different than the volume required for standard bacterial blood cultures.
Collect blood and inoculate bottles as described in Norton Healthcare system-wide policies Policy 5989 Specimen Collection: Pediatric Blood Culture and Policy 5837 Specimen Collection - Adult Blood Culture, with the exception of using a lower blood volume.
Specimen Volume
Recommended 3.0-5.0ML (Required 1.0ML)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Place the inoculated bottle in a zip-lock bag and send to the laboratory at room temperature immediately.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Critical Values
Any growth
Lab Dept
CPA MICRO
Reference Interval
No AFB Isolated
Reported
Final negative results reported at 56 days. Positive results variable.
Methodology
Continuous monitoring culture, AFB stain and culture, identification and susceptibility testing as appropriate.
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