Box 2 Recommendations for volume of blood culture sampling as instructed during blood sampling trainings [4]
Age | Volume of blood to be sampled |
|---|---|
< 1 month of age | 0.5–2 mL |
1–36 months of age | 1–4 mL |
≥ 36 months of age | ≥ 4 mL |
≥ 15 years of age | 8–12 mL |
Age | Volume of blood to be sampled |
|---|---|
< 1 month of age | 0.5–2 mL |
1–36 months of age | 1–4 mL |
≥ 36 months of age | ≥ 4 mL |
≥ 15 years of age | 8–12 mL |