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HelpTest Code MFAB Culture and Sensitivity, Fluid (In Blood Culture Bottle), Aerobic
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB2064 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC00154 |
| Service code | 23077 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
| Preferred: | |
| Green Cap Bottle | Yellow Cap Bottle |
Preferred
Specimen Type: Joint fluid, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal Dialysate (PD) fluid, Ascitic fluid
Container/Tube: BacT/Alert Plus FA (green)
Volume: 10.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 8.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not use expired bottles, or bottles within seven days of the expiry date. Keep BacT/Alert culture bottles at room temperature and in the dark when not in use.
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Joint fluid, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal Dialysate (PD) fluid, Ascitic fluid
Container/Tube: Bottles from other blood culture systems
Volume: According to manufacturer’s instruction.
Minimum Volume: According to manufacturer’s instruction.
Collection Instructions: According to manufacturer’s instruction.
For bottles from other blood culture systems, manual monitoring of bottles will be performed and result reporting will be delayed.
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen Type | Sterile Fluid |
|---|---|
| Transport Condition | Submit sample to lab immediately (ambient) |
| Unacceptable Condition |
Frozen or refrigerated samples CSF and urine samples ordered for MFAB Non-sterile fluid samples (e.g Bile) |
| Special instructions |
Do not share samples with other requests
Gram smears will not be performed from the BacT/Alert bottles until the bottle(s) prompt positive. Please send fluid in a sterile bottle if Gram smear is required. |
Methodology
Automated BacT/Alert System, Conventional culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 5 - 7 days
Reference Interval
No growth after 5 days.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of bacterial infection.
Update
Last updated 28/7/2026
LOINC Code Information
610-6