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Identification performed using MALDI-TOF system according to the type of positive blood culture bottles
| Oxoid signal blood | Bactec | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients (N = 70) | |||
| Correct identification | 90.4 % (38/42) | 93 % (26/28) | 0.916 |
| No identification | 4.8 % (2/42) | 3.5 % (1/28) | 0.710 |
| Misidentification | 2.4 % (1/42) | – | 0.828 |
| Genus identification (no species) | 2.4 % (1/42) | 3.5 % (1/28) | 0.654 |
Identification results between OXOID SIGNAL BLOOD bottles and BD BACTEC bottles were not statistically different
