Summary of findings from review of 6 months of ascitic fluid samples received by the laboratory pre- and post-intervention.
| Result | Pre-intervention | Post-intervention | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total samples, n | 56 | 115 | – |
| Individual patients, n | 33 | 54 | – |
| Average number taps/drains per patient | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.109 |
| Time from admission to tap, median days (range) | 2 (0–34) | 1 (0–16) | <0.001 |
| Time tap to online reporting, median days (range) | 3 (1–12) | 2 (0–7) | <0.001 |
| Suspicion of SBP documented on request, n (%) | n/a | 72 (63) | – |
| Positive samples (PMN >250 cells/mm), n (%) | 7 (12.5) | 7 (6) | 0.151 |
| Patients diagnosed with SBP, n (%) | 5 (15) | 6 (11) | 0.461 |
n/a = not available; PMN = polymorphonuclearcyte; SBP = spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.