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Next Audioconference: 9/18/17-Role of Molecular Methods and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory in Antimicrobial Stewardship


Please watch for our upcoming Audioconferences! June 19, 2017- The Multiplex Smorgasbord:Effective Utilization of Syndromic Panels.


Name a complication of a Curvularia Sinus infection?


Yes, if the package insert states that the pH must be checked. FYI: BD's package insert states that it must be checked.


Per IQCP/CAP do labs need to check the pH on their Mueller-Hinton agar?


Please join us March 25th-28th for the SCACM Spring Meeting! Register at scacm.org!


CDC's Interim Guidance for Specimens for Persons Under Investigation for Ebola Virus Disease cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/…


According to James Snyder, the single most important factor affecting the sensitivity of blood cultures is volume.


Next SCACM Audioconference: October 14, 2014 "Laboratory Detection of Gram Negative Antimicrobial Resistance" Kenneth S. Thomson, Ph.D.


Don't forget about the SCACM Fall Meetings! Check scacm.org for dates and details!


9/16/2014 "Virology: Are Cultures Extinct and Have Molecular Diagnostics Become the "Gold Standard"?"Dan L. Wiedbrauk. Ph.D.


Next SCACM Audioconference: September 9, 2014 "Test Validation Update" Mike Loeffelholz, Ph.D.


Natural fatty acids may inhibit the growth of certain organisms.


Why are swabs inferior? Entrapment of organisms!


Just a swab? Balderdash! There are many reasons why swabs are inferior specimens!


Explanation of what could cause a of Biofire Respiratory panel to have multiple positives. biofiredx.com/media/Advisory…


If you have multiple positives on your Biofire respiratory panel what should you consider before reporting?


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