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Results of FISH of 115 blood culture samples
| Microorganisms | No. of samples | No. identifieda | No. not identified | Time saving (h)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococci | 62 | 62 | 26.3 ± 13.8 | |
| Streptococci | 20 | 19 | 1c | 46 ± 0.0 |
| Gram-negative rods | 30 | 28 | 2d | 39.8 ± 17.8 |
| Fungi | 2 | 2 | 46 ± 0.0 | |
| Othere | 1 | 1e |
Identification of family, genus, or species.
Time required for species or genus identification by FISH compared to that with culture.
L. lactis.
M. osloensis and Bacteroides spp.
Propionibacterium spp.
