Blood Culture in the Diagnosis of Sepsis

Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. According to recent studies, sepsis claims 11 million lives each year. Blood culture remains one of the most important investigations in the management of sepsis. Mindray provides blood cultures and procalcitonin(PCT) assays to assist in the diagnosis and management of sepsis. Watch the video to learn more.