Distribution and clinical determinants of time-to-positivity of blood cultures in patients with neutropenia.
Merel M C LambregtsEva B WarremanAlexandra T BernardsHendrik VeelkenPeter A von dem BorneOlaf M DekkersLeo G VisserMark G de BoerPublished in: European journal of haematology (2017)
The expected TTP offers guidance in the management of patients with neutropenia and suspected bacteraemia. The knowledge of negative BC can support a change in working diagnosis, and impact clinical decisions as soon as 24 hours after BC collection.