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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of mediastinitis include positive confirmation of organisms found upon sternal culture during chest surgery or fine needle aspiration of the mediastinum including Staphylococcus aureus and Histoplasma capsulatum.[1]
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of mediastinitis include positive confirmation of organisms found upon sternal culture during chest surgery or fine needle aspiration of the mediastinum including:
The following inflammatory markers may be elevated:
References
- ↑ CDC/NHSN Surveillance Definitions for Specific Types of Infections. CDC (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/PDFs/pscManual/17pscNosInfDef_current.pdf Accessed on September 21, 2015