Detailed Analysis of the Characteristics of Sample Volume in Blood Culture Bottles
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00268-19
Abstract: Blood volume is the most important variable for the detection of microorganisms in blood cultures (BCs). Most standards recommend 40 to 60 ml blood, collected in several BC bottles filled up to 10 ml. We… read more here.
Keywords: volume blood; blood; volume; blood volume ... See more keywords
Adequate or Inadequate? The Volume of Blood Submitted for Blood Culture at a Tertiary Children’s Hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/0009922818778042
Abstract: The volume of blood sampled for culture critically influences the results. This study aimed to determine (1) the volume of blood submitted for culture, (2) the proportion of blood cultures with adequate volume, (3) whether… read more here.
Keywords: volume blood; volume; adequate inadequate; blood submitted ... See more keywords