11 Questions
Why do small children usually require a smaller quantity of blood to be collected compared to adults?
Small children have a higher number of bacteria in their blood.
What is the volume of blood recommended to be collected for children from 5 to 10 years old?
5-10 mL
Why is it important to coordinate with other medical personnel to verify if a patient has started antibiotic treatment before collecting blood samples?
To ensure accurate test results unaffected by antibiotics.
Which condition is suspected when collecting 3-10 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for testing?
Meningitis by Neisseria
What is the purpose of using smaller culture bottles when collecting blood from children?
To adjust the amount of anticoagulant present in containers.
What is the ideal 2-step antiseptic technique for collecting bacteriologic samples?
Alcohol - Iodine
Which antiseptic agent is an alternative for patients allergic to alcohol during blood collection?
Chlorhexidine (0.5% in 70% alcohol)
When is the best time to collect blood for bacteriological samples?
During the acute phase of illness
Which anticoagulant is commonly used for transporting blood in the bacteriology section?
SPS (Sodium polyanethol sulfonate)
Why is it recommended to collect blood during the paroxysm of fever?
As bacteria are more numerous at high temperatures
What percentage of culture positivity can be seen with three blood cultures when no antibiotics have been administered?
99%
Test your knowledge on specimen collection and transportation in clinical bacteriology. Learn about the use of anticoagulants, culture bottles, and transportation of blood samples. Get insights into best practices for accurate results.
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