Instructions: Blood Culture Samples
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1.

There are two vials enclosed:
vial A: vial with 6 mL of defibrinated blood
vial B: vial with 2 beads

If you do not have 2 vials or if one or both vials is/are leaking, please contact us for a replacement as soon as possible.
2.

Using sterile technique, transfer the contents of vial B to vial A.

3.

Recap vial A and rock gently for 1 minute.

4.

Let vial stand for 10 minutes.
5.

Aspirate 6 mLs of blood from vial A and inoculate contents into an AEROBIC blood culture bottle only.

6.

Proceed as per your laboratory’s usual blood culture protocol.
 

If you have any questions, please contact us
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