Bone Culture

Critical Value

Growth indicating a positive culture

Summary Test Name

Bone Culture

Container Microbiology

Bone in a sterile container

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 30 minutes of collection. Do not refrigerate.

Specimen Stability

1 hour at room temperature

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative reported after 3 days; interim report daily

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

Identification & sensitivity performed on potential pathogens regardless of quantity

Additional Test Information

Swabs not recommended