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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.