Blood cultures

Recent advice from the DoH (Department of Health) has focussed upon standardising the approach taken when obtaining blood cultures. In particular the guidance looks at reducing the incidence false positives. Hopefully taking the incidence of false positives from approximately 12% to a more realistic 3%. The national guidance can be viewed here.

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