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01/29/26

Impact, barriers, and facilitators of blood culture diversion devices to reduce blood culture contamination and improve patient safety: a scoping review.

Otter, J A; Moore, L S P; Price, J R; Smith, E; Hail, L; Hodson, J; Norville, P. J Hosp Infect.

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Summary

Skin bacteria contamination in blood samples often lead to extended hospital stays, unnecessary treatments, diagnostic delays, environmental waste, and higher healthcare costs. This review assesses various blood culture diversion methods, finding that both device-based and open approaches significantly reduce blood sample contamination rates.

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Otter JA, Moore LSP, Price JR, et al. Impact, barriers, and facilitators of blood culture diversion devices to reduce blood culture contamination and improve patient safety: a scoping review. J Hosp Infect. 2026;170:197-208.