Collection, transport and storage procedures for blood culture specimens in adult patients: recommendations from a board of Italian experts.
Clin Chem Lab Med
; 57(11): 1680-1689, 2019 Oct 25.
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ABSTRACT
Bloodstream infections (BSIs) remain a potentially life-threatening condition. The gold standard for the diagnosis of BSI is still blood cultures (BCs), and the diagnostic yield depends on clinical and technical factors that have an impact on collection and transportation. Hence, monitoring of the entire pre-analytical process from blood collection to transportation to the microbiology laboratory is critical. To optimize the clinical impact of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, a multidisciplinary approach and univocal protocols are mandatory. A board of specialists discussed the available evidence on the pre-analytical process and produced the present document to guide physicians and nurses on the ideal execution of BC (1) timing and preparation for blood collection; (2) skin antisepsis; (3) blood volume; (4) sampling method and safety; (5) medium to be used; (6) time to BC transportation; and (7) quality assurance and quality management.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde
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Coleta de Amostras Sanguíneas
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Hemocultura
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article