Improving blood culture collection in adults
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial looks at how to improve the way blood cultures are collected and processed. It involves staff members who collect adult blood cultures at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, using data from samples taken between February 2023 and April 2024.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a staff member who collects adult blood cultures at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- The trial uses data from blood cultures collected between February 2023 and April 2024.
- Only adult blood culture samples (from patients 18 and older) are included.
- Samples must have volume, collection time, and time to incubation recorded in the lab system.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether a machine learning model can help doctors decide when to order blood cultures for patients in the emergency department. It aims to reduce unnecessary tests while still catching infections.
This trial is checking whether blood cultures taken from an arterial line are more or less likely to be contaminated and whether they detect bloodstream infections just as well as cultures from a vein. The goal is to make blood draws safer and more accurate for ICU patients.
This study tests a new machine learning method to quickly identify bacteria in the blood using special sample bottles. If you are getting blood cultures done already, this may help get results faster.
This study gathers information about blood infections to better understand them and improve care. It may help by providing detailed data on your specific infection.
This trial tests a new, faster way to find bacteria in the blood of children with suspected sepsis. It uses a molecular test that may give results sooner than standard cultures, helping doctors treat infections more quickly.
This study tests a new blood test (Microbio InfectID-BSI) to see how well it detects bacteria and yeast in patients with a possible bloodstream infection. If you are already having a blood culture done, the study will collect extra blood samples at the same time to compare the new test's results.
Hear when a new Microbiology trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.