TB Blood/Bone marrow culture
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Blood or bone marrow culture for Mycobacteria.
Sample referred to Microbiology at Charing Cross Hospital.
Turn around time 6-10weeks (6 weeks for a negative culture)
Sample referred to Microbiology at Charing Cross Hospital.
Turn around time 6-10weeks (6 weeks for a negative culture)
Clinical details:
TB, AFB. Particularly useful for HIV infected patients and miliary tuberculosis
Synonyms or keywords:
TB, AFB
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Blood for AFB or Bone marrow for AFB - samples are collected in BACTEC™ Myco/F Lytic Culture Vials which are available from Central Specimen Reception at St Thomas's Hospital and at Guys Hospital.
The specimen must be collected using sterile technique to reduce the chance of contamination. The range of blood volume which can be cultured is 1 mL to 5 mL,
with optimum recovery obtained at 3 mL to 5 mL.
The specimen must be collected using sterile technique to reduce the chance of contamination. The range of blood volume which can be cultured is 1 mL to 5 mL,
with optimum recovery obtained at 3 mL to 5 mL.
Turnaround time:
Culture 6 - 10 weeks
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR).
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
Laboratory:
Last updated: 06/12/2018
