Inclusion Criteria:  Subjects with an exuding chronic wound, presenting at study sites or associated clinical or home setting Aged 18 years and over Subjects who are able and willing to provide informed consent.  Exclusion Criteria:  Subjects with a wound in which it is not possible to take a wound swab: Wounds ≤ 2 cm2 in diameter. Subjects who are taking or have taken systemic antibiotics in the previous 7 days Wounds with scant or no exudate Wounds that do not have sufficient exudate to complete swab collection Wounds where the wound bed consists predominantly of exposed bone. Subjects currently confirmed positive for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Subjects on immunosuppressive or cytotoxic drugs Anticoagulated patients who cannot undergo wound biopsy