Blood culture

used to guide treatment

a diagnostic test

used to assess renal function

used to assess for infection

AFTER onset of clinical symptoms

BEFORE onset of clinical symptoms

BEFORE antibiotics administration

AFTER antibiotics administration

newly inserted central lines

existing central lines

newly inserted peripheral IV cannula

existing peripheral IV cannula

blood collection set

clean gloves

blood culture bottles

chlorhexidine wipes

tourniquet & dressing

Patient allergy

Patient name and date of birth

Date and time of collection

Name of person collecting the sample