Quality Blood Culture Systems help in Rapid Detection of Blood Stream Infections

Bloodstream infections (BSI) are one of the most common challenges in critical care and a leading cause of illness and death in the United States. Diagnosing blood stream infections can prove a difficult task for clinicians working in clinical laboratory and research facilities. Blood culture testing is an important method for detecting microorganisms producing blood stream infections. Blood culture systems are used to detect the presence of bacteremia or fungemia in blood samples and to determine the best course of treatment.

Generally, it may be necessary to conduct a series of blood cultures to detect a bacterial blood infection and to confirm the final results. The presence of an infection in the blood can be serious because they can spread through the blood stream to any part of the body. The physician recommends a blood culture is recommended when immediate signs and symptoms indicate sepsis signifying that fungi, bacteria or their toxic by-products are causing harm in the body.

Patients suspected of having sepsis must be treated immediately as this can be life threatening for people with weakened immune system. If two or more blood tests are positive for the same bacteria or fungi, it means that the person tested likely suffers an infection. The results may specifically identify the type of bacteria or fungi causing the disease. In order to provide accurate and precise test results, laboratories need to equip themselves with the right kind of blood culture systems. Leading manufacturers offers a range of systems integrated with innovative features to find microbial growth in blood samples.

Top Models of Blood Culture Systems

• BD BACTEC 9050 - Utilizing a truly non-invasive technology, this system is suitable for the smaller laboratory - one performing less than 150 blood cultures per month. It features BD BACTEC 9000 fluorescent sensor technology that allows for fully-automated, walk-away testing using a continuous-monitory instrument that agitates and incubates BACTECF Blood Culture Bottles, resulting in earlier detection of positives. The system that accommodates 50 test vials and has an extremely small footprint.
• BD BACTEC 9240 - The system offers superior performance, safety, reliability and ease of use. Its BD Safety-Lok adapter permits direct draw sample collection with minimum needle exposure. Fluorescent sensor technology allows for fully-automated and walk-away testing. The device has the capacity to accommodate 240 test bottles.
• BD BACTEC 9120 - Bactec 9120 is integrated with non-invasive technology and involves no bottle venting or dangerous aerosols, and reduces sharp hazards. The system provides advanced algorithms for individual bottle types, for special circumstances such as low blood volume, pediatric specimens, or to detect slow growing organisms. These algorithms provide rapid detection of pathogens in blood culture. The system accommodates 120 test bottles.

Purchase from a Reliable Dealer

When it comes to purchasing blood culture systems, it is important to identify a reliable dealer. An established dealer will help you compare various models and choose the one that best meets your requirements and budget. They will also provide superior post-sales support for installation and maintenance.

Block Scientific, a leading laboratory equipment supplier in New York, offers a range of new and used lab equipment from industry leading manufacturers.