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CPRD GOLD SGSS
Population Size
378,135
People
Years
2020 - 2021
Associated BioSamples
None/not available
Geographic coverage
United Kingdom
England
Lead time
Variable
Summary
CPRD GOLD linked Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS) data contains SARS-CoV-2 testing (swab samples, PCR test method) offered to those in hospital and NHS key workers (i.e. Pillar 1) and includes positive tests results only.
DOI for dataset
Documentation
Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS) is the national laboratory reporting system used in England to capture routine laboratory data on infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The SARS-CoV-2 testing started in UK laboratories on 24/02/2020, with the SGSS data reflecting testing (swab samples, PCR test method) offered to those in hospital and NHS key workers (i.e. Pillar 1). The CPRD-SGSS linked data currently contain positive tests results only.
Dataset type
Health and disease
Dataset sub-type
Not applicable
Dataset population size
378135
Associated media
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Surveillance, Patient
Observations
Observed Node | Disambiguating Description | Measured Value | Measured Property | Observation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Persons | Number of unique CPRD GOLD patients linked to SGSS | 378135 | Count | 04 Feb 2022 |
Provenance
Purpose of dataset collection
Other
Source of data extraction
EPR
Collection source setting
Secondary care - In-patients, Other
Patient pathway description
Secondary care
Image contrast
Not stated
Biological sample availability
None/not available
Structural Metadata
Details
Publishing frequency
Quarterly
Version
1.0.0
Modified
08/10/2024
Distribution release date
04/02/2022
Citation Requirements
NHS Digital
Coverage
Start date
01/03/2020
End date
23/02/2021
Time lag
More than 6 months
Geographic coverage
United Kingdom, England
Maximum age range
115
Follow-up
1 - 10 Years
Accessibility
Language
en
Controlled vocabulary
OTHER
Format
Tab delimited text
Data Access Request
Dataset pipeline status
Not available
Access rights
Time to dataset access
Variable
Access request cost
Access method category
Varies based on project
Access service description
Access to CPRD data, including UK Primary Care Data, and linked data such as Hospital Episode Statistics, is subject to protocol approval via CPRD’s Research Data Governance (RDG) Process. Independent scientific and patient advice is provided by Expert Review Committees (ERCs) and the Central Advisory Committee (CAC): https://www.cprd.com/research-applications
Jurisdiction
GB-ENG
Data use limitation
General research use,No linkage,Research-specific restrictions,Research use only
Data use requirements
Geographical restrictions,Institution-specific restrictions,Project-specific restrictions,Time limit on use,User-specific restriction
Data Controller
Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Data Processor
CPRD