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January 1, 2024
Diagnostic testing is an essential component of healthcare systems. This chapter aims to provide the reader with a strategy for making changes in laboratory utilization that are based on the clinical relevance of tests. It provides specific guidance for de ...
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June 1, 2022
The spectrum of microorganisms causing bacteremia and fungemia in immunocompromised hosts has changed over the last decade, owing in large part to widespread use of chemoprophylaxis, differences in immunosuppressive regimens, and significant increases in t ...
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January 1, 2014
Currently, both manual and automated blood culture systems are available, with the market being dominated increasingly by instrument-based automated systems and methods. This chapter will emphasize those manual and automated systems and media cleared for d ...
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