Laboratory Tests Performed at the Time of the Patient's Admission

question 16

Short Answer

Laboratory tests performed at the time of the patient's admission help identify preexisting infections conditions. An infection identified after 48 hours of hospitalization is called a ____________ infection, and is attributed to the facility.

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