Rapid Identification and Susceptibility Testing of Pathogens From Blood Cultures
Bacteremia, Fungemia, Bloodstream Infection
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Bacteremia focused on measuring Bacteremia, Fungemia, Bloodstream infection, susceptibility, MRSA, VRE
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Positive blood culture during the study period.
- No positive blood cultures in prior 7 days
- Minnesota state research authorization provided
Exclusion criteria:
- No Minnesota state research authorization
- Deceased or transitioned to comfort care within 24 hours of enrollment
- Positive blood culture in prior 7 days
- Previously enrolled in this study
- Negative Gram stain
Sites / Locations
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Control
FilmArray test
FilmArray plus antimicrobial stewardship
Standard Mayo practices (bacterial culture and susceptibility testing) will be used. FilmArray testing will not be performed.
Standard Mayo practices will be used AND FilmArray testing will be performed. Results of the FilmArray Blood Culture ID Panel test will be communicated to the service by phone in real-time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Standard Mayo practices will be used. FilmArray testing will be performed and reported as above, for intervention group 1. IN ADDITION, an expert will review the subject's FilmArray Blood Culture ID Panel result and medical record and contact the primary service if a modification of antimicrobial therapy may be appropriate.