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Test Code D BM Culture, Routine Bacterial, Bone Marrow

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Methodology

Culture

Reference Values

No growth

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

 

Container/Tube:  Pediatric Isolator® tube

Specimen:  Aseptically collect 1.5 mL of bone marrow aspirate

Transport Temperature:  Ambient - Do not place on wet ice or refrigerate.
Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time

Preliminary:  24 hours

Final:  4 weeks

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available