Efficacy of a new collection procedure for preventing bacterial contamination of whole-blood donations.

Author(s): Bruneau C, Perez P, Chassaigne M, Allouch P, Audurier A, Gulian C, Janus G, Boulard G, De Micco P, Salmi LR, Noel L

Publication: Transfusion, 2001, Vol. 41, Page 74-81

PubMed ID: 11161249 PubMed Review Paper? No

Purpose of Paper

Conclusion of Paper

Studies

1. Study Purpose

   The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of discarding the first 15 mL of a blood specimen on the rates of bacterial contamination.

   Summary of Findings:

   In 2.2% of cases (76/3385), the first and/or second 15 mL aliquot of blood drawn was contaminated with bacteria. The second 15 mL aliquot of blood drawn cultured positive for bacteria in 0.6% of cases (21/3385), effectively reducing the bacterial contamination risk if the first 15 mL of blood collected were to be thrown out.

   Biospecimens

   • Bodily Fluid - Blood

   Preservative Types

   • None (Fresh)

   Diagnoses:

   • Not specified

   Platform:

   Analyte	Technology Platform
   Cell count/volume	Light microscopy

   Pre-analytical Factors:

   Classification	Pre-analytical Factor	Value(s)
   Biospecimen Aliquots and Components	Aliquot sequential collection	1st collection 2nd collection

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