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The LifeOutcomes C-Quest Blood Culture Sampling Device intended to collect a patient blood sample and sequester the first portion of the sample to reduce the frequency of blood culture contamination when contaminants are present in the initial blood sample compared to blood cultures drawn with standard procedure without manual diversion. It is used in conjunction with either a scalp vein set for venipuncture or access to an existing patient IV using an extension set. C-Quest may be used with a blood culture tube or a standard blood collection syringe.

The LifeOutcomes LLC (LO) C-Quest™ Blood Culture Sampling Device (C-Quest) is a blood collection system that diverts and sequesters the initial specimen prior to collection of a subsequent test sample. This reduces the frequency of blood culture contamination when contaminants are present in the initial blood sample compared to blood cultures drawn with standard procedure without manual diversion. C-Quest is intended for use by medical professionals. The C-Quest consists of three (3) major components: • the tee body assembly. • a universal culture tube holder, and - a third-party, FDA cleared, 5 ml diversion syringe.