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Blood cultures: principles and techniques
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Blood cultures: principles and techniques
Mayo Clin Proc.
1975 Feb.
Abstract
Detecting the presence of microorganisms in blood is an important function of the clinical microbiology laboratory. With prompt isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates, the clinician can modify the selection and dosage of the antimicrobics used initially to treat a suspected septicemia. Principles and techniques for blood collection, culture, examination, and reporting are reviewed.
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