Aspirate (in Blood Culture Bottle only)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BASP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2258

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Aspirate (in Blood Culture Bottle only)

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Culture Set

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Culture Set
Acceptable
  • Blood Culture Set

Last updated: 21/02/2026