Collection methods

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Collection methods

  • Blood for culture can be collected in several ways:
  • Standard needle attached to a syringe.
  • Butterfly needle attached to a syringe.
  • Blood culture bottle attached directly to tube holder (not generally recommended).
  • Follow you own facilities' procedure for blood culture collection.