Blood Cultures
Related tests: Influenza, Urine culture
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To check for the presence of a systemic infection
When to Get Tested?
When you have signs or symptoms of a bacterial infection, such as fever, chills, elevated white blood cell count, and tiredness, which also may be accompanied by other illnesses, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, diarrhoea, or skin infection
Sample Required?
Two or more blood samples taken from separate sites (commonly from veins in your arms)
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