Journal of Clinical Microbiology· 2026Q1
All blood culture contamination is local
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Short summary
Blood culture collector dissatisfaction and avoidance of optional specimen diversion devices (ISDDs) limit their impact on reducing contamination, suggesting local factors are key.
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Key points
- Blood culture contamination (BCC) remains a significant clinical and financial issue.
- Initial specimen diversion devices (ISDDs) show promise in reducing BCC.
- Collector dissatisfaction and optional avoidance of ISDDs limit their effectiveness.
- Local factors, not just the devices, are critical in controlling BCC.
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Abstract
Blood culture contamination (BCC) has historically been a major issue with clinical and financial implications. Recent studies have shown that initial specimen diversion devices (ISDDs) can help reduce BCC, but a recent large study by C. Vieni, M. Legried, J. Mainella, K. Bute, et al. (J Clin Microbiol 64:e00085-26, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00085-26) demonstrates that a major concern with ISDD implementation is blood culture collector dissatisfaction with the utilization of ISDDs and subsequent avoidance when use is optional. A variety of local factors may limit the potential impact of ISDDs.
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Field: Clinical Biochemistry
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