07-26-2011, 06:23 AM
3 set of blood cultures should be done 30-60 apart before antibiotics in infective endocarditis. dont give antibiotic till u finish collectiong 3rd set.
In all other cases like sepsis, 2 blood cultures are ok and collection can be done 15- 30 mins apart.
In all other cases like sepsis, 2 blood cultures are ok and collection can be done 15- 30 mins apart.