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🦠 What Blood Cultures Are Looking For
The test that detects bacteria living in your bloodstream.
Why We Order Blood Cultures
- When you have a fever or signs of severe infection, we need to know if bacteria have entered your blood.
- This condition is called **bacteremia**.
- If left untreated, bacteria can spread to other organs and cause life-threatening complications.
- A blood culture is the standard diagnostic tool to identify exactly which germs are circulating in your system.
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