Collection of Blood Samples for New Diagnostic Devices 2

To take part in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and willing to fill out a consent form and follow the study instructions. You also need to be a patient at a medical unit that is involved in this study and be able to read and understand English.

We are particularly looking for people who are coming to the medical unit because they have symptoms related to: blood clots, infections or inflammation, heart problems (like heart failure), or kidney issues. If your health condition doesn't fit neatly into these groups, you might still be able to join.

You cannot take part if you are under 18 years old, or if a doctor feels the study isn't right for you. Also, if you've been in a similar LumiraDx study in the last three months and have already given a certain amount of blood or had enough finger-prick tests, you won't be able to join this one as we need to make sure we don't take too many samples from anyone.

If you decide to take part, your total time in the study will be about 45 minutes for each visit. You'll be asked to provide written permission first. During your participation, researchers will collect blood samples. This might involve taking blood from a vein in your arm (like a standard blood test) and/or a few finger-prick blood samples. If you're already having blood drawn for other medical reasons, the study samples might be taken at the same time to save you discomfort.

If you return for another clinic visit or hospital stay within three months, you might be asked to participate again. Over a three-month period, you can give a maximum of 24ml of blood from your arm (about four teaspoons) and up to six finger-prick samples. There are no study medications involved or specific follow-up appointments beyond your standard medical care.