Fluid Culture (Blood Culture) Test

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Alternate Names	Stem Cell Culture, Fluid Culture in a Blood Culture Bottle
Test Code	FLBC
Testing Laboratory	Microbiology
Specimen Type	Fluid
Container Type	Blood Culture Bottles
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is different to: Fluid MCS (FL) and Blood Cultures (BC).
Collection Instructions	Please DO NOT place patient identity label over the bottle barcode.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.