blood culture
Sepsis diagnostic sample
A blood culture is a laboratory test that detects bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream.
A sample of blood is placed in a medium that encourages microbial growth; if organisms multiply, the culture is positive, indicating infection.
Multiple blood cultures may be drawn to increase accuracy: The doctor ordered blood cultures to rule out sepsis.
- septicemiaInfection spreading through bloodstream
- anaerobesOrganisms surviving without oxygen
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- endocarditisInflamed inner heart lining
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Blood test suite
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