What support does bioMérieux provide for BacT/ALERT culture media users?

bioMérieux provides service and support for BACT/ALERT Culture Media users, including a hands-on training course and unlimited technical support over the phone. Below are bioMérieux’s recommendations for blood culture collection using the BACT/ALERT Culture Media bottles.*

Is bioMérieux a registered trademark?

©2018 bioMérieux, Inc. • BIOMERIEUX, the BIOMERIEUX logo, and BACT/ALERT are used pending and/or registered trademarks belonging to bioMérieux, or one of its subsidiaries, or one of its companies. • Patents: www.biomerieux-usa.com/patents • CLSI is a trademark belonging to Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute.

What should be in a blood culture bottle?

Blood culture bottles should be clearly and correctly labelled, including patient identification, date and collection time, puncture site (venipuncture or intravascular device). Each blood culture set should include an aerobic and an anaerobic bottle. Blood for culture should be drawn from veins, not arteries.30

Is it safe to use expired blood culture bottles?

Do not use blood culture bottles beyond their expiration date, or bottles which show signs of damage, deterioration or contamination. It is recommended to identify the Fill-to Mark or mark the target fill level on the blood culture bottle label about 10 mL above the media level.

What is the BacT/ALERT system?

Safe and reliable media TOP. The BACT/ALERT ® system uses media cleared for use with blood, sterile body fluids and platelets, as well as specialized media for detection of mycobacteria. Unique colorimetric technology outshines other technology by reducing false negatives due to delayed bottle entry.

How do I get technical support for my bioMérieux product?

If you would like technical support for your bioMérieux product, please call the Technical Support Center at 800-682-2666 (Clinical Customers) or 800-634-7656 (Industry Customers).

What are BacT/ALERT culture media bottles?

Specialized bottles designed for recovery of mycobacteria BACT/ALERT Culture Media bottles are made with a unique polycarbonate material and feature a triple-layer, gas-impermeable design that maintains the appropriate aerobic or anaerobic environment for microorganism recovery.