A boy, age 8, is seen in the emergency room with fever. The physician suspects meningitis and collects blood cultures and cerebrospinal fluid. What total volume of blood should be collected from this patient for culture?

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For pediatric patients, the recommended blood volume for culture is typically 1 mL per year of age, up to a maximum of 10 mL. For an 8-year-old, 8 mL is appropriate.

A Boy, Age 8, Is Seen in the Emergency Room