Blood culture media examined
| Manufacturer | Medium | Volume | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Newer blood culture systems. | |||
| Southern Group Laboratories | Glucose broth | 50 ml | 1505C |
| Oxoid | “Signal” blood culture system | 80 ml | BC102 |
| BioMerieux* | “Vital” aerobic | 50 ml | 52511 |
| “Vital” anaerobic | 50 ml | 52512 | |
| Becton and Dickinson | BACTEC aerobic/F | 40 ml | 4402190 |
| BACTEC anaerobic/F | 40 ml | 4402191 | |
| Organon Teknika* | BacT/Alert aerobic | 40 ml | 52968 |
| BacT/Alert anaerobic | 40 ml | 59269 | |
| Pedi-Bact aerobic | 20 ml | 59502 | |