The accurate detection of bloodstream infections is central to effective patient management, yet false‐positive results from blood culture contamination continue to impose significant clinical and ...
There is a “critical shortage” of certain vials used to collect samples for blood cultures, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned health care providers on Tuesday.These tests help ...
In July, federal health officials warned hospitals that there would be a critical shortage of blood culture bottles that will stretch into September. Blood culture bottles are key in diagnosing sepsis ...