When measured in drinking water, an alkaline pH can be a result of either natural or unnatural conditions in the water. Thus when comparing two waters, each with a pH of 9.5, one can be healthful while the other causes side effects.
Bottle type Colour Blood volume Indication for use Aerobic (Standard/10 Aerobic/F) Blue 8 - 10 mL All routine blood cultures Anaerobic (Standard Anaerobic/F) Yellow 5 - 7 mL Add one anaerobic bottle to each aerobic bottle in suspected endocarditis and PUO.he medical microbiologists will contact the relevant clinican in the event of any blood culture growing a significant organism; there is no need to telephone the laboratory to chase results. References Taking blood cultures: A summary of best practice.
The mononucleosis test is used to help determine whether a person with symptoms has infectious mononucleosis (mono). The test is used to detect proteins in the blood called heterophile antibodies that are produced by the immune system in response to an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, the most common cause of mono. A mono test is frequently ordered along with a complete blood count (CBC). The CBC is used to determine whether the number of white blood cells (WBCs) is elevated and whether a significant number of reactive lymphocytes are present. Mono is characterized by the presence of atypical white blood cells.