PREFERRED VS MINIMUM BLOOD COLLECTION VOLUMES
- The preferred volume optimizes testing and allows the laboratory to quickly process the specimen, perform the test, and repeat testing, if necessary. If possible, please submit the preferred volume.
- The minimum volume is the amount required to perform an assay once and does not allow for repeat testing. Minimum volumes may be necessary when venipuncture is technically difficult or the patient is at risk of complications from blood loss.
03/05/25: New Acceptable Anaerobe Swab.
Existing Swab (DISCONTINUED): BD BBL Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector
NEW Swab: BBL CultureSwab Plus Collection & Transport System for Aerobes & Anaerobes - The new swab has a blue cap and clear gel in the bottom.
- It may be used for either aerobic or anaerobic cultures.
- Both orders can be run from the same swab.
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Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics. |
Laboratory Stewardship aims to ensure that proper tests are ordered, that the retrieval and interpretation of laboratory results is accurate, and that financial responsibility is maintained.
Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.
PREFERRED VS MINIMUM BLOOD COLLECTION VOLUMES
- The preferred volume optimizes testing and allows the laboratory to quickly process the specimen, perform the test, and repeat testing, if necessary. If possible, please submit the preferred volume.
- The minimum volume is the amount required to perform an assay once and does not allow for repeat testing. Minimum volumes may be necessary when venipuncture is technically difficult or the patient is at risk of complications from blood loss.
03/05/25: New Acceptable Anaerobe Swab.
Existing Swab (DISCONTINUED): BD BBL Vacutainer Anaerobic Specimen Collector
NEW Swab: BBL CultureSwab Plus Collection & Transport System for Aerobes & Anaerobes - The new swab has a blue cap and clear gel in the bottom.
- It may be used for either aerobic or anaerobic cultures.
- Both orders can be run from the same swab.
|
Tests not performed at Dayton Children's Hospital are sent to a referral laboratory.
Outside links to referral laboratory order forms should not be utilized; please order tests directly through DCH, and we will facilitate the process.
Genetic testing requires a referral to Genetics.
|
Laboratory Stewardship aims to ensure that proper tests are ordered, that the retrieval and interpretation of laboratory results is accurate, and that financial responsibility is maintained.
Email: labstewardship@childrensdayton.org
CLIA Certificates for all testing center locations are available upon request.
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