Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Zone

NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

PDF pocket guide for health and care staff, providing concise, step-by-step aseptic guidance for taking a blood culture sample.

Published: 09/07/2018

Publisher: NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

MetaLifecycleVersion: March 2022

Type: Document

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RightsCopyright: NHS Education for Scotland

CC License: Attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives