Transforming Laboratory Utilization Review into Laboratory Stewardship: Guidelines by the PLUGS National Committee for Laboratory Stewardship

Incorporating Laboratory Simulations into Non- Laboratory Courses

1 Edward E. Anderson, Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, & Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, Lubbock, TX 794231021, [email protected] Project sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation under CCLI grant 0089410. Abstract  It is well known among engineering educators that it is easier for a student to learn a concept when they can experience it. But, co...

The Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory: Stepping Up to the Plate

We report the development of a collaborative relationship between antimicrobial stewardship and clinical microbiology that incorporates stewardship practices into daily laboratory rounds. Antimicrobial stewardship involvement on rounds was a welcomed and effective initiative with substantial rates of intervention. New opportunities to positively impact use of antimicrobials and laboratory resou...

AOAC Guidelines for Single Laboratory

CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Definitions 1.1.1 Validation 1.1.2 Method of analysis 1.1.3 Performance characteristics of a method of analysis 2.0 Single-Laboratory Validation Work 2.1 Preparation of the Laboratory Sample 2.2 Identification 2.3 Method of Analysis or Protocol 2.3.1 Optimization 2.3.2 Reference standard 2.3.3 Ruggedness Trial 2.3.4 Specific variables a. Analyte addition b. Reextra...

Clostridium difficile Laboratory Identification Event Reporting – A Need for Diagnostic Stewardship

Testing antimicrobial susceptibilities of adherent bacteria by a method that incorporates guidelines of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards.

Membrane filters (0.22-microns pore size) were colonized with 10(4) CFU of logarithmic-phase bacteria per filter under laminar flow conditions in a Modified Robbins Device. Colonized filters were then placed upon agar dilution plates for MIC determinations. Subsequently, filters were transferred to control plates and incubated to obtain MBCs.