Automation have now become part of almost all laboratory testing and I’m wondering if we should stick in using conventional methods for blood culture or we should now replace it fully with an automated system? Cost-effectivity, efficiency, and availability wise.
Automated blood culture system can be considered a trustworthy substitute to conventional one. In the study of Afzal et al. (2021), automated system showed 60% positivity rate as compared to 48% by conventional blood culture system of bacterial pathogens. Test results from automated system were obtained within 12-24 hours, faster than conventional done within 24-48 hours. The use of automated blood culture system was proven sensitive and rapid and can greatly improve the diagnostic and treatment aspect of healthcare.
Reference:
Afzal, M., Ansari, H., and Saher, L. (2021). Comparative study of manual conventional blood cultures versus automated blood culture system in cases of septicemia. Indian Journal of Microbiology Research. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0969-2379
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