A Multi-Center Protocol for Obtaining and Storing Human Samples for Immediate or Future Microbial, Immune, or Host Microbe Scientific Study

A Multi-Center Protocol for Obtaining and Storing Human Samples for Immediate or Future Microbial, Immune, or Host Microbe Scientific Study

The intent of this protocol is to salvage human-related material that is normally destined for destruction, so it can be used in infection-related scientific studies.

This clinical material can be studied in order to better understand the molecular, cellular, or ecological components of the infected or potentially infected tissue or device. These studies may be able to provide important insights into the keys of chronic infections, complex infections, medical biofilms, pathogen ecology, and healing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The Subject must be 18 years of age or older.
• The Subject must be mentally competent as determined by the Investigator.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The Subject may not be currently incarcerated.
• The Subject may not be knowingly pregnant.
• The Subject may not be institutionalized.
• The Subject may not be an employee or student of the investigator or sponsor.