Click on "Blood culture" under the Specimen Collection Procedures (below) for Table: Blood Culture Recommended Volume Based on Patient Weight
Storage:
Ambient
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Automated Detection Instrumentation
Special Instructions:
Blood cultures should be drawn prior to initiation of antimicrobial therapy. If more than one culture is drawn, the specimens should be drawn from different sites. The minimum amount of blood is only to be used in cases where there is a difficult draw. Do not overfill the bottles (>10mL in adult aerobic and anaerobic bottles), as this can lead to false positives. NOTE: Be sure to cleanse top of blood culture bottle with chlorhexidine before inoculating with patient specimen.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
5 days
Additional Info:
Preliminary report available after 24 hours
CPT Code:
87040
Blood Culture
Test ID/Workstation :
BLOOD
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Blood Culture Bottle
Collection Volume:
Click on "Blood culture" under the Specimen Collection Procedures (below) for Table: Blood Culture Recommended Volume Based on Patient Weight
Storage:
Ambient
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Automated Detection Instrumentation
Special Instructions:
Blood cultures should be drawn prior to initiation of antimicrobial therapy. If more than one culture is drawn, the specimens should be drawn from different sites. The minimum amount of blood is only to be used in cases where there is a difficult draw. Do not overfill the bottles (>10mL in adult aerobic and anaerobic bottles), as this can lead to false positives. NOTE: Be sure to cleanse top of blood culture bottle with chlorhexidine before inoculating with patient specimen.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
5 days
Additional Info:
Preliminary report available after 24 hours
CPT Code:
87040
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
There are 10 nurses in the picture.
And we have many more pediatric primary care providers in Northeast Ohio. You can meet some of them here.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The five differences are:
– Phone color
– Coat pocket
– Stethoscope earpiece color
– Stethoscope bell dot
– Clipboard paper color
Need help finding a doctor, choosing a location or getting a general question about Akron Children's answered? Call us or fill out the form and we'll help in any way we can.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The two matching doctors are 9 and 14.
With virtual visits, you can see our pediatric experts from the comfort of home or wherever you are.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The correct path:
We offer many ways to get pediatric care all over Northeast Ohio. Use this page to find the right kind of care and the most convenient location for you.
