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Lyman Barth Reller

Professor of Pathology
Pathology
2616 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
2616 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Test Utilization and Clinical Relevance

Book section · 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 ... Full text Cite

Bloodstream infections

Book section · 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 ... Full text Cite

Commercial Blood Culture Systems and Methods

Book section · 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 ... Full text Cite