Brucella Blood Culture

Critical Value

Growth indicating a positive culture

Summary Test Name

Brucella Blood Culture

Container Microbiology

Whole Blood in an Isolator Tube (Pediatric 1.5 ml tube). Tubes are available from microbiology lab (Call 531-8353)

Transport Time

Deliver to lab immediately after collection. Do not refrigerate.

Specimen Stability

30 minutes at room temperature

Minimum Volume

1.5 ml per tube

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative at 3 weeks; interims reports weekly

Patient Preparation

Always draw Isolator specimens before other blood tests. Disinfect isolator stopper with PVP

Reference Value

No Growth

Test Results

Presence or absence of BRUCELLA SPP.

Additional Test Information

For maximum recovery of organisms, specimens should be submitted to the lab 0630-2100 hours. Gently invert the isolator tube 4-5 times immediately after inoculation to mix