| Methodology: |
Bactec® 9240, continuous monitoring systems. Standard reference procedures for identification of positive cultures.
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 42 days
Final: Negative at 42 days. Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected.
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Critical aseptic draw.
Collect: One 10 mL yellow (SPS) (ARUP Supply #24964) or 5 mL whole blood or bone marrow in a Myco/F Lytic bottle (ARUP Supply # 31916).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Tube or bottle at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT. Use Bactec® Myco/F Lytic bottle or collect SPS tube and transport at 20-25°C.
Unacceptable Conditions: Anticoagulants other than SPS.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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