Evaluation of Optimal Blood Culture Incubation Time To Maximize Clinically Relevant Results from a Contemporary Blood Culture Instrument and Media System
Eric M. Ransom, Zahra Alipour, Meghan A. Wallace, Carey‐Ann D. Burnham
Abstract
), historically associated with delayed blood culture positivity, demonstrated no benefit to extended incubation beyond 4 days. Collectively, these findings demonstrated that a 4-day incubation time was sufficient for the Virtuo system and media. Implementation of the 4-day incubation time could enhance clinically relevant results by reducing recovery of contaminants and finalizing blood cultures 1 day earlier.
Topics & Concepts
Blood cultureIncubationAnaerobic exerciseIncubation periodMedicineMicrobiologyBiologyPhysiologyAntibioticsBiochemistryBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingDiphtheria, Corynebacterium, and TetanusInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management