Update on blood cultures: how to obtain, process, report, and interpret

The detection and identification of microorganisms circulating in the bloodstream of patients is arguably one of the most important functions of the clinical microbiology laboratory. Effective implementation of this function requires careful consideration of specimen collection and processing, cultu...

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Published in:	Clinical microbiology and infection Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 513 - 520
Main Authors:	Kirn, T.J., Weinstein, M.P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2013 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Bacteremia - diagnosis blood culture clinical microbiology Fungemia - diagnosis Humans interpretation Microbial Sensitivity Tests Microbiological Techniques - methods rapid methods specimen collection clinical microbiology specimen collection interpretation rapid methods blood culture
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Summary:	The detection and identification of microorganisms circulating in the bloodstream of patients is arguably one of the most important functions of the clinical microbiology laboratory. Effective implementation of this function requires careful consideration of specimen collection and processing, culture techniques, result reporting, and, perhaps most importantly, result interpretation by the physician. The purpose of this review is to provide a synopsis of the current state of the art for each of these areas, with the intention of providing adequate information to enable clinical laboratory personnel and physicians to critically evaluate and, if required, improve their current blood culture practices.
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ISSN:	1198-743X 1469-0691
DOI:	10.1111/1469-0691.12180