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Epic EAP: LAB462
Epic Description: CULTURE, BLOOD
Synonym
Blood Resin Collection
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
BD BACTEC resin blood culture bottles (aerobic and anaerobic should be used) Lafayette Region: BACT/ALERT (Aerobic and anaerobic) |
8-10.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Bactec blood collection bottle (pink top for pediatric collections) Lafayette Region: BACT/ALERT yellow top |
8-10.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Neonates |
Bactec blood Collection bottle (pink top for pediatric collections) Lafayette region: BACT/ALERT Yellow top |
1.0 mL | 0.5 mL (only if unable to collect 1.0 mL) |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
No more than 3 sets (of 2 bottles each) can be collected in any 24 hour period. If only one bottle can be collected, use gray labeled (aerobic) bottle only. Do not use the Pediatric bottles (pink) for adult patients. Pink collection bottles are for children 12 years and younger.
Transport to Laboratory within 20 hours of collection at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If specimens cannot be transported within 20 hours, incubate blood resin bottles at 35-37° C and transport the following day at room temperature. Please send Microbiology Lab information on the length of incubation.
Performing Lab
Microbiology Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
Positive’s called to physician; Preliminary in 24 hours; Final result in 5 days.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport blood culture bottles to the Microbiology set-up area.
CPT Code Information
87040
Patient Preparation
Sterile preparation of arm with Chloraprep.