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How do the results of using the Fibrin Analysis Catheter Testing System compare to culturing the tip of a catheter?

April 26, 2017analysis catheter compare culturing fibrin results system Testing tip

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How do the results of using the Fibrin Analysis Catheter Testing System compare to culturing the tip of a catheter?

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In catheter related sepsis , 96% of brush cultures are positive compared to 73% of tip cultures. In external colonization, tip cultures are 100% positive but endoluminal cultures are only 19% positive. In external infection, tip cultures are 100% positive and brush cultures are 95% positive.