Blood culture

Description

A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other micro-organisms in the blood. Most cultures check for bacteria. This test is done when the doctor suspects a serious infection.

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Research

Transport and binding characterization of a novel hybrid particle impregnated membrane material for bioseparations.

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Automated extraction improves multiplex molecular detection of infection in septic patients.

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Paracellular Tightness and Claudin-5 Expression is Increased in the BCEC/Astrocyte Blood-Brain Barrier Model by Increasing Media Buffer Capacity During Growth.

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