General Overview
Clinical laboratories have different practices for
testing specimens, regarding both what pathogens are
screened and which methods are used. Such differences
may contribute to variation in the rate of pathogen
isolation observed in surveillance.
To understand better the practices of clinical laboratories,
FoodNet administered a survey of laboratories serving
the catchment area. FoodNet has conducted laboratory
surveys in 1995, 1997, and 2000.
The laboratory surveys have collected information
on the total number of stool specimens submitted for
testing, the number of stool specimens submitted for
specific pathogen testing, agar and media used, routine
pathogen testing, practice setting served, and testing
criteria for each laboratory. The 2000 Laboratory
Survey focused on the use of new techniques (e.g.,
non-culture test methods) and changes in the use of
reference facilities.
Laboratory Survey Questionnaires
Survey
of Clinical Laboratory Practices, 2000 - Questionnaire
Survey
of Clinical Laboratory Practices, 1997 - Questionnaire
Survey
of Clinical Laboratory Practices, 1995 - Questionnaire
Laboratory Survey Publications and Abstracts
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