CLSI M47

Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures, 2nd Edition

This guideline includes recommendations for collecting, transporting, and processing specimens for blood culture, as well as procedures for recovering pathogens from the blood of patients with suspected bacteremia or fungemia.

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Chairholder: Michael L. Wilson, MD

Date of Publication: April 22, 2022

Order Code PDF: CLSI M47Ed2E
ISBN Number: 978-1-68440-149-9

Order Code Print: CLSI M47Ed2
ISBN Number: 978-1-68440-148-2

Edition: Second

Pages: 110

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A guideline for global application developed through the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute consensus process.

CLSI M47 Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guideline M47—Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures provides recommendations for laboratory detection of bacteremia and fungemia using blood cultures. This guideline also includes recommendations for collecting, transporting, and processing specimens for blood culture and for interpreting and reporting results. Critical factors in the recovery of pathogens from blood specimens and related topics are also covered.