Collect 5-10 mLs of fluid into both a FAN aerobic and FAN anaerobic blood culture bottle or 10 mLs into a red top tube or sterile container.
Dialysate bags are NOT acceptable.
Anaerobic culture on request only.Routine culture will detect most yeast species.Indicate Candida/Yeast on requisition if required.
Turnaround time for negative culture: 9 days.
For additional information, see CSF and Body Fluid Collection Guidelines.
