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Needle & Syringe Poster

The printable poster Blood Culture Collection Using Needle and Syringe is your go-to resource for mastering this essential method of specimen collection. 

This guide outlines step-by-step procedures, contamination prevention strategies, and best practices for ensuring safe and accurate sampling. Ideal for healthcare professionals, it provides actionable insights into handling blood culture specimens effectively.

Download PDF poster

Filename
EN_NS_Blood_Culture_Collection_Poster_2024_Col_bioMérieux.pdf
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151 KB
Format
application/pdf

Other languages available: 
French (In black and white)
Spanish (In black and white)
Portuguese (In black and white)

Download poster in B&W

Filename
bioMerieux_EN_NS_Blood_Culture_Collection_Poster_2024_BandW.pdf
Size
134 KB
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application/pdf
sual of a capture of the poster with a pictogram of a syringe in a solution

Key features of the Needle & Syringe Poster

  • Step-by-Step Procedures: Detailed instructions on preparing, collecting, and handling blood culture samples with a needle and syringe.
  • Inoculation Order: Clear guidance on the correct sequence for filling anaerobic and aerobic blood culture bottles to maintain diagnostic accuracy.
  • Safety Measures: Tips on maintaining sterility, proper disposal of needles, and avoiding contamination during the process.
  • Contamination Prevention: Emphasis on using approved disinfectants and sterile techniques to minimize risks and ensure reliable results.

The scientific content in the above materials has been developed independently by the speaker(s)/author(s). The views presented in these materials are the authors’ personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint, strategy or opinions of bioMérieux.

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The content on this website and associated materials do not constitute medical advice and should not be considered a substitute for the individual professional judgement of any physician or other health care practitioner regarding the appropriate course of action for a particular patient. All recommendations should be independently reviewed with appropriate medical staff in light of the needs of any particular institution and its patients. bioMérieux makes no guarantee or representation regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information for any particular purpose, including but not limited to any cost savings.