Clinical Trial: Bedside Inoculation of Ascitic Fluid in Diagnostic Paracentesis

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Is Bedside Inoculation of Ascitic Fluid in Diagnostic Paracentesis Associated With a Higher Sensitivity for Positive Cultures? Prospective Observational Trial

Brief Summary: This study seeks to determine non inferiority of direct inoculation of ascitic fluid in lab as compared to current culture media standard, bedside inoculation with blood culture bottles.