BLOOD CULTURE: OBTAINING

Course overview

A blood culture (BC) is a laboratory test to detect and identify aerobic and anaerobic microbes in the blood. The majority of BCs are performed to check for bacteria; however, fungal, viral, and mycobacterial BCs are also performed. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for obtaining a blood culture specimen. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.