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A blood culture is a lab test done to see if there are any bacteria in the blood.

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A procedure where blood is collected from a vein and is placed in a small bottle that contains a special liquid; the liquid will make any organisms that are present in the blood sample grow.

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If a culture runs through your family but not through your blood are to still entitled to that culture (Meaning are you able to celebrate that culture)?

To say that something is in your blood is figurative speech, culture is not really in your blood. You can celebrate anything that is celebrated in your family's culture.


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What does a blood culture test for?

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When is a blood culture done?

A blood culture is done when a person has symptoms of a blood infection, also called bacteremia. Blood is drawn from the person one or more times and is tested in a laboratory to find and identify any microorganism present and growing in the blood.


How do you collect the sample for blood culture?

go to a docter


How long for results from a blood culture?

5 days