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Dialysis Fluid in Blood Culture Set
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency |
Collection conditions
Aerobic blood culture - Prior to inoculation, disinfect the culture bottle top, label the bottle with patient's details without covering the bar codes. Inoculate the bottle with between 1-5ml of the fluid. After inoculation, disinfect the bottle top.
Additional information
Keep negative bottles for 48 hours, positive bottles for 3 months
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