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Laboratory Test Supply Shortage
Laboratory Test Supply Shortage
Supply levels of BD BACTEC blood culture bottles are constrained globally, with a shortage of up to 50% anticipated to last for several months. All microbiology laboratories in Alberta except for the Calgary Hub Lab (DSC) use the BD BACTEC FX Blood culture system; BD BACTEC bottles are required for these instruments and there are no alternative products available. The platform used by the Calgary Hub Lab (DSC) is not affected by this shortage.
All clinicians are asked to follow best practice recommendations for blood culture utilization. See the Laboratory Bulletin for more information.