Blood culture (Peripheral)

  1. Home
  2. Waitematā
  3. Test Guide
  4. Blood culture (Peripheral)
Print Page

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ABC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2253

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Blood culture (Peripheral)

Turnaround Time

5 days

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Culture Set

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Culture Set

Last updated: 21/02/2026