BLOOD CULTURE (AEROBIC) | SENGKANG GENERAL HOSPITAL

Lab Section Category	Microbiology
Specimen Collection	Blood, cord cells, stem cells, bone marrow Blood inoculated in BACTEC™ Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vial (Blue cap)
Storage/Transport	Specimen should reach the Microbiology Laboratory as soon as possible, at room temperature.
Methodology	Culture
Test Result	Negative: “No bacterial growth after 5 days incubation” Positive: Identification of probable pathogen(s)
Turnaround Time	Negative: 5 Days Positive: 2 – 7 Days* *Depending on the number and type of organism(s) isolated
Day(s) Test Set Up	Daily
Additional Information	• Delay in transportation may result in false-negative results. • Please do not paste CPOE labels over the barcode of the BACTEC vials
Sample Rejection	Refer to General Specimen / Collection Guide

Last Updated - 28 May 2025