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Summary of total positive and negative blood culture bottles
| BacT/Alert3D signal | No. of specimens | No. with growth on subculture | No. with same probe matrix result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 384 | 384 | 384 |
| False positive | 21b | 0 | 0 |
| Negativea | 280 | 280 | 280 |
Sampled after 5 days of incubation and a negative report.
One specimen revealed gram-negative rods by Gram stain and no growth on subculture.
