title: Blood cultures.
abstract: A large number of variables determine the success rate of isolation and identification of organisms from blood cultures, these include patient-population characteristics, clinical methods, and laboratory techniques. Many aspects may influence results and their interpretation, such as timing of specimens, culture media, and significance of isolates.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001769:Blood; D002648:Child; D003470:Culture Media; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008828:Microbiological Techniques; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013048:Specimen Handling
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003470:Culture Media