Jonathan B. Bakst, MBA, MHS, PA (ASCP), Vice President for Laboratory Operations at Temple Health, spoke with WHYY about how Temple is addressing the nationwide shortage of blood culture bottles. Health care providers and labs routinely use these bottles to test for infections in patients’ blood. They contain a solution that helps bacteria grow. The manufacturer states the problem is due to issues with the supply of plastic. The Philadelphia Tribune picked up the WHYY article.
Weather Alert: A major winter storm is likely to impact the Philadelphia region this weekend into Monday. Temple Health remains open, though some appointments or services may be adjusted. Patients will be contacted directly if their visit is affected. Please check TempleHealth.org for updates and monitor myTempleHealth for changes to scheduled appointments.
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