1.
J Clin Microbiol
; 38(11): 4266-8, 2000 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11060107
ABSTRACT
Microbiology laboratories in Alberta, Canada, were surveyed to determine the quantitative interpretive criteria used to routinely read and report Gram stains. There was a wide variability in the quantitative reporting criteria cited for both cells and bacteria, with only 11 of 32 (34.4%) laboratories surveyed using the criteria recommended by the external proficiency-testing program. Lack of standardized criteria not only poses a problem in the grading of proficiency testing results but may also impact the quality of patient care.
Subject(s)
Gentian Violet/standards , Laboratories/standards , Phenazines/standards , Alberta , Bacterial Infections/diagnosis , Bacteriological Techniques/methods , Humans , Microbiology
2.
Infirm Can
; 12(4): 37-40, 1970 Apr.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-5199178
3.
Can Nurse
; 65(2): 33-6, 1969 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-5763551