Are routine blood cultures necessary?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18443584
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Abstract

Routine blood cultures are important but should be carefully considered due to high contamination rates and associated costs. Emerging technologies and strategies can help mitigate these issues.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
31 January 2026