Technology and sophisticated algorithms help minimize false negatives due to delayed entryThe rate of the MALDI TOF MS-based identification in the present study from positive BacT/ALERT (bioMrieux, Marcy l'Etoile, France) blood culture bottles was 30, which is far below the previously reported sensitivities using the BACTEC (Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) system.The Blood Culture is the best diagnostic tool for detecting septicemia, and itвЂ™s absolutely imperative that the blood specimen be collected properly to provide clinically valuable results. Process the blood culture bottles as follows: a) Negative Cultures The machine will automatically flag any positive blood cultures. Interpretation of BacT/Alert Blood Culture Bottles The BacT/Alert System will continuously rock the blood culture bottles at 70 cycles per minute and scan all bottles (every 10 minutes) for evidence of growth.

FDA-cleared for blood, sterile body fluids and platelets From various sample types including blood, sterile body fluids and sputum, BacT/ALERT В® culture media can detect 98% of isolates within 72 hours*. Anaerobic.BacT/ALERT В® culture media offers a comprehensive range of media bottles to ensure the rapid recovery of a wide variety of microorganisms including bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and yeasts. Aerobic Bottle: BacT/ALERT FA (green). Burkholderia pseudomallei.

2001 39(6): 2079-82.New FAN В® Plus media: optimized time to detection and recoveryOur next generation Fastidious Antimicrobial Neutralization Plus media (FAN В® Plus) offers optimized time to detection and recovery. Three days of incubation may be sufficient for routine blood cultures with BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® blood culture bottles. Fastidious Antimicrobial Neutralization media optimizes recovery for patients on antimicrobial therapy*Bourbeau PP and Pohlan JK. Specialized bottles for mycobacterium recovery

Growth performance guidelines under delayed entry conditions Effective organism growth in blood and sterile body fluids Reformulated media provide a robust environment that encourages microbial growth for bacteria and yeasts

Shatter-resistant bottles reduce potential for biohazard exposure And вЂ“ as numerous studies have shown вЂ“ the bottom line is that you get all these clear advantages while still ensuring optimal performance in recovery and time to detection. Because they weigh less, these bottles have the added benefit of reducing shipping and disposal costs. These shatter-resistant bottles significantly improve safety in the laboratory by eliminating accidental spills, potential biohazard exposure and glass cuts. Made of unique polycarbonate material, their triple-layer design ensures appropriate environment for recovery of microorganisms.

2003 41(6):2391-2394.Bernard D, Verschraegen G, Claeys G, Lauwers S, Rosseel P. Controlled Clinical Comparison of BacT/ALERTВ® Standard Aerobic Medium with BACTEC Standard Aerobic Medium for Culturing Blood. Adapt to a variety of protocols and enable pneumatic transport without a special containerBACT/ALERTВ® 3D: HEALTHCARE PUBLICATIONS Standard Media Recovery:Mirret S, Reller LB, Petti CA, Woods CW, Vazirani B, Sivadas R, and Weinstein MP. Multi-layer, gas-impermeable design maintains aerobic or anaerobic environments

1995 33(4):978-981.Wilson ML, Weinstein MP, Mirrett S, Reimer LG, Feldman RJ, Chuard CR, Reller LB. Controlled evaluation of BacT/ALERT standard aerobic and FANВ® aerobic blood culture bottles for detection of bacteremia and fungemia. FAN В®В Media:Weinstein MP, Mirrett S, Reimer LG, Wilson ML, Smith-Elekes S, Chuard CR, Joho KL, Reller LB.

2001 39(6):2098-2101.Mirrett S, Petti CA, Woods CW, Magadia R, Weinstein MP, Reller LB. Controlled Comparison of Original Vented Aerobic FANВ® Medium with New Nonvented BacT/ALERTВ® FA Medium for Culturing Blood. 1996 34(9):2180-2184.Mirrett S, Everts RJ, Reller LB. Clinical importance of increased sensitivity of BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® aerobic and anaerobic blood culture bottles. 1995 33(9):2265-2270.McDonald LC, Fune J, Gaido LB, Weinstein MP, Reimer LG, Flynn TM, Wilson ML, Mirrett S, Reller LB.

1995 33(11):2856-2858.Jorgensen JH, Mirrett S, McDonald LC, Murray PR, Weinstein MP, Fune J, Trippy CW, Masterson M, Reller LB. Controlled clinical evaluation of BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F and BacT/ALERTВ® aerobic FANВ® bottles for detection of bloodstream infections. 1998 36(3):657-661.Pohlman JK, Kirkley BA, Easley KA, Basille BA, Washington JA. Controlled clinical laboratory comparison of two supplemented aerobic and anaerobic media in automated blood culture systems to detect bloodstream infections. BACTECВ Plus:Ziegler R, Johnscher I, Martus P, Lenhardt D, Just HM.

Plastic Bottles:Snyder JW, Munier GK, Bostic GD, Bozigar PS, Hanna R. Improved detection of bacterial growth in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis effluent by use of BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® bottles. 1998 36(11):3273-3277.Alfa MJ, Degagne P, Olson N, Harding KM. Use of the BacT/ALERTВ® blood culture system for culture of sterile body fluids other than blood.

2000 106(2):251-255.Krishner KK, Gibb P, CorbettS, and Church DEIDRE. Outpatient pediatric blood cultures: time to positivity. 2000 106(3):505-511.McGowan K, Foster J, Coffin S.

Mycobacteria, Yeast and Fungi:Alcaide F, Benitez MA, Escriba JM, Martin R. Controlled comparative evaluation of BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® and ESP 80A aerobic media as means for detecting bacteremia and fungemia. 1997 35(5):1166-1171.Doern G, Barton A, Rao S. Comparison of the BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® aerobic and the Difco ESP 80A aerobic bottles for pediatric blood cultures. ESP:Welby-Sellenriek PL, Keller DS, Ferrett RJ, Storch GA.

Pohlman, Three Days of Incubation May Be Sufficient for Routine Blood Cultures with BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® Blood Culture Bottles. J Clin Microbiol 2003 41(5):1987-1990.McDonald, L., Weinstein, M., Fune, J., Mirrett, S., Reimer, L., Reller, B., Controlled Comparison of BacT/ALERTВ® FANВ® Aerobic Medium and Bactec Fungal Blood Culture Medium for Detection of Fungemia, J Clin Microbiol 2001:39(2): 622вЂ“624. 2000 38(1):398-401.Crump J, Tanner DC, Mirrett S, McKnight CM, Reller LB, Controlled Comparison of BACTEC 13A, Myco/F Lytic, BacT/ALERTВ® MB and Isolator 10 Systems for Detection of Mycobacteremia.

J Med Microbiol, (2004) 53. Sensitivity of the BacT/ALERTВ® FA medium for detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pre-incubated blood cultures and its temperature dependence.

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