Automated methods of culturing blood have replaced traditional methods in most laboratories because of:

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Most microbiology laboratories use the automated method of culturing blood for: 1.More rapid detection time for many pathogens 2.Monitoring of growth without visual inspection or subculture of the bottles 3.The ability to use the report in conjunction with a computerized laboratory management information system. The traditional method is cumbersome and time consuming; therefore,the automated method has made a very important part of microbiology easier and faster.

Automated Methods of Culturing Blood Have Replaced Traditional Methods in Most