Test Methodology:
Automated system; Colorimetric
Running Day:
Daily
Turn Around Time:
After 5 days
Specimen Requirement:
10 ml of blood for adults or 3mL for paediatric patients, collected in a blood culture bottle (BAC T Alert or BACTEC)
Patient Preparation:
None
Special Considerations:
Ideally collected at the height of fever
Unit Conducting the Service:
Microbiology