Listeria (Blood culture)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ABC/ CBC/ PBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2253

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

L. monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes
Gordonia

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Culture Set
Acceptable
  • Paediatric Blood Culture Bottle
No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Paediatric Blood Culture Bottle

Last updated: 15/10/2026