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Author: Cathie Williamson

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Positive Blood Culture

September 12, 2025 Cathie Williamson

Calls a positive blood culture... Doctor: So you’re saying it’s a VRE Me: No, it’s gram positive cocci in pairs in chains. It has to grow first before any ID can be performed.  Doc: Oh ok, so it’s VRE.  Me: No doctor, please understand I am only reporting the gram stain. There is no ID yet. … Continue reading Positive Blood Culture

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