Used to identify bacteria in source fluid.

Bone Marrow source is RESTRICTED: This test is rarely indicated for routine bacteriology
for Bone Marrow.  Provider should consult with Microbiology Director or Microbiology
Technical Specialist prior to collection.  If collection is approved, follow collection
instructions noted. 

• C Body Fluid

• Amniotic Fluid
• Ascites Fluid
• Biliary Fluid
• Dialysis Fluid
• Synovial Fluid
• Paracentesis Fluid
• Pericardial Fluid
• Pleural Fluid

NOTE: If fluid is not one of these sources, refer to Culture Abscess/Aspirate, Aerobic and
Anaerobic

• Blood Culture Bottle (Aerobic/Anaerobic Bottle Set) and Sterile Leak Proof Container with additional sample. The primary sample should be inoculated into Blood Culture bottles: One aerobic and one anaerobic bottle. The additional specimen (> 0.5 mL) for Gram Stain must also be submitted in a seperate sterile leakproof container (no additive) with bottles.
• Primary Sample

• Additional Sample for Gram Stain (sterile, leakproof, no additive)

                                       

• Sterile, leakproof, no additive

                                             

Bone Marrow Source Collection
RESTRICTED:  Consult with Microbiology Director or Microbiology Technical Specialist 
prior to collection for order approval.
Blood Culture Bottle (Aerobic/Anaerobic Bottle Set)

  

• Body Fluid inoculated into Blood Culture Bottle Set (Aerobic/Anaerobic):  1 - 10 mLs per bottle
• Body Fluid in sterile, leakproof, non-additive container: at least 1mL
• Bone Marrow inoculated in Blood Culture Bottle Set (Aerobic/Anaerobic):  1 - 10 mLs per bottle

• Amniotic Fluid
• Ascites Fluid
• Biliary Fluid
• Dialysis Fluid
• Synovial Fluid
• Paracentesis Fluid
• Pericardial Fluid
• Pleural Fluid

NOTE: If fluid is not one of these sources, refer to Culture Abscess/Aspirate, Aerobic and
Anaerobic

• Greater than 24 hours post collection
• Expired collection/transport containers