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Test Code LABFASTP Blood Culture, Pediatric

Clinical Information

Blood cultures for the detection of bacteria and/or fungus in the blood of pediatric patients.

Synonym

  • PEDI

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: BACT Bottle PF Plus
Acceptable Container/Tube: BACT Bottle PF Plus
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 0.1 - 4 mL
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Adult patient collection

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibility No No

Reference Values

No growth

Cautions

Use of pediatric bottles on adult patients may compromise the ability to recover micro-organisms. The pediatric bottles will not support the growth of anaerobic organisms. 

Method Description

Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Preliminary report: 1 day
Final report: 5 days

Reporting Name

Pediatric Blood Culture

CPT Code Information

87040
87077 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4