Evaluation of microbiological analyser
1984
Evaluation of the Bactec 460 Automated Microbiological Analyser
Sample size: 3000
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): J. Farrar, A. Paull, J. Boyce, R. Powell
Primary Institution: University Hospital Wales and East Glamorgan Hospital
Hypothesis
The Bactec 460 will perform better than conventional blood culture protocols.
Conclusion
The Bactec 460 received a favorable evaluation and is recommended for use in diagnostic laboratory work.
Supporting Evidence
- The evaluators investigated all operational and financial aspects of running the Bactec.
- Results were compared to conventional blood culture protocols.
- Conclusions from the evaluation were very favorable.
Takeaway
The Bactec 460 is a machine that helps doctors find out if someone has an infection faster and more reliably than older methods.
Methodology
The evaluators used separate Bactecs at each location for a study involving over 3000 patient samples, comparing operational and financial aspects with conventional methods.
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