Bone Marrow

TEST INFORMATION

Test Name:

Culture, Bacterial Aerobic/Anaerobic/Smear

Test Code:

7500

Gram Stain:

Performed on positive blood culture bottle.

Laboratory:

Bacteriology (46)

Requisition (Routine):

Pathology 5 (Microbiology - Routine)

Testing Schedule:

Daily: Continuous

Routine Turn-around-time:

1-7 Days

Specimen Source:

Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements:

Minimum Collection Volume:

3 mL

Specimen Collection Guidelines:

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CULTURE GUIDELINES

Normal Aerobic
 Flora

Aerobic Organisms Identified

Anaerobic Organisms Identified

Comments

None

All aerobic organisms

All anaerobic organisms

Physician notified of positive culture.