BaCon Study: Bacterial Contamination of Blood
Study Results
BaCon Study data were collected January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2000.
Final results can be found in the following publication:Kuehnert MJ, Roth VR, Haley NR, et al. Transfusion-transmitted bacterial infection in the United States, 1998 through 2000. Transfusion 2001;41:1493-9.
Reporting Materials
Adverse transfusion reactions suspected to be due to bacterial contamination of blood or blood products should be reported through standard operating procedures and FDA regulations; although the BaCon Study has been completed, study materials and report forms will continue to be available through the links below to assist with routine reporting.
- Recipient Adverse Reaction Forms PDF(4 pages/373KB) Contains: Clinical Service, Transfusion Service:Evaluation, Transfusion Service: Investigation, & Collection Facility
- BaCon Study Adverse Reaction Data Card PDF(1 page/10KB)
Date last modified: January 31, 2002
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases