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Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures, 1st Edition

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M47

Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures, 1st Edition

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This document provides recommendations for the collection, transport, and processing of blood cultures as well as guidance for the recovery of pathogens from blood specimens taken from patients who are suspected of having bacteremia or fungemia. 

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Chairholder: Michael L. Wilson, MD

Date of Publication: May 24, 2007

Order Code PDF: M47AE
ISBN Number: 1-56238-641-7

Order Code Print: M47A
ISBN Number: 1-56238-641-7

Edition: First

Pages: 67

M47 Additional Details

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus guideline for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement

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