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  • Title: [Importance of skin contamination in blood culture readings].
    Author: Kunze M, Volkman H, Köhler W.
    Journal: Z Gesamte Inn Med; 1979 Nov 01; 34(21):662-4. PubMed ID: 550618.
    Abstract:
    The importance of the skin contamination for the results of blood cultures was emphasized by model examinations. In the method of blood taking without previous desinfection of the skin the quota of positive blood cultures increased by the twofold to threefold per culture and test person (5.7 to 18.8% and 11.3 to 26.3%, respectively). In large-volume blood takings the contamination rate becomes smaller with increasing blood volume. The rejecting of a first blood sample is to be recommended, when the possibility is given. With an increased quantity o blood per taking by blood bactericidia a decreased contamination rate is to be expected. By the results of the examinations the necessity of a consequent desinfection of the skin is to be emphasized, also when closed systems of blood cultures are used.
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