Many of us would like to see unnecessary quality control procedures in
diagnostic microbiology either reduced in frequency or altered to reflect the
true needs of the test. The currently recommended frequencies were not based
on scientific evidence but, instead, were introduced as interim measures
until a more sound approach was presented. Unfortunately, one was never
presented. To facilitate this process of change, if you are inclined to do
so, could you look back over your QC records as far back as you deem
necessary and complete the following information and forward to me at:
JMM8 at CIDHIP1.EM.CDC.GOV
Catalase Oxidase indole Gram stain Coagulase Antisera
No. lots tested
No. failures
per brand name
Your prompt input will have an important impact on some impending decisions.
Thanks.
