What is the recommended volume of blood to collect for a pediatric blood culture?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The recommended volume of blood for pediatric cultures varies by age, with a minimum of 1 mL for neonates and 2-6 mL for children, ensuring optimal test accuracy.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225316046
