Question

Asynchronous Testing of 2 Specimen-Diversion Devices to Reduce Blood Culture Contamination: A Single-Site Product Supply Quality Improvement Project

Answer 1

Skin antisepsis kits having alcohol and chlorhexidine gluconate or tincture of iodine are associated with low rates of blood culture contamination.

Skin antisepsis kits

Skin preparation is an important factor in declining the rate of blood culture contamination. We evaluated blood culture contamination rates associated with the use of skin antisepsis kits including either 2% alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate or 2% alcoholic tincture of iodine.

Contamination of blood cultures is a typical problem, with rates for organizations ranging from 2% to more than 6%. Most contaminants produced from blood cultures are indigenous human microbial flora. Careful skin practice is an important factor in reducing the rate of blood culture contamination.

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