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TY - JOUR
T1 - National standard methods
AU - Harris, Clare
AU - Siddiqui, Ruhi
AU - Bevan, Valerie
PY - 2007/9
Y1 - 2007/9
N2 - Background: National Standard Methods are a comprehensive referenced collection of over 200 clinical microbiology SOPs, algorithms (for virology and serology), and guidance notes. National Standard Methods have been developed since 1996 by working groups of experienced laboratory-based medical and scientific microbiologists from throughout the UK. The documents cover microbiological and virological investigation of infectious diseases priorities as highlighted in “Getting ahead of the curve” (2002) and reinforced in “The report of the review of NHS pathology services in England by Lord Carter” (2006)Methods:Evidence based best practiceComprehensive consultation processLinks with professional bodiesRegularly reviewed and updatedResults:Allows national specification of needsEncourages rapid response to changes in methods usedHelps modernisation of pathologyHelps staff move across laboratoriesConclusion: National Standard Methods are a crucial resource tool for front line laboratories to access information on techniques and helps drive pathology modernisation by recommending new technologies.
AB - Background: National Standard Methods are a comprehensive referenced collection of over 200 clinical microbiology SOPs, algorithms (for virology and serology), and guidance notes. National Standard Methods have been developed since 1996 by working groups of experienced laboratory-based medical and scientific microbiologists from throughout the UK. The documents cover microbiological and virological investigation of infectious diseases priorities as highlighted in “Getting ahead of the curve” (2002) and reinforced in “The report of the review of NHS pathology services in England by Lord Carter” (2006)Methods:Evidence based best practiceComprehensive consultation processLinks with professional bodiesRegularly reviewed and updatedResults:Allows national specification of needsEncourages rapid response to changes in methods usedHelps modernisation of pathologyHelps staff move across laboratoriesConclusion: National Standard Methods are a crucial resource tool for front line laboratories to access information on techniques and helps drive pathology modernisation by recommending new technologies.
U2 - 10.1016/j.jinf.2007.04.060
DO - 10.1016/j.jinf.2007.04.060
M3 - Journal article
VL - 55
SP - e56-e57
JO - Journal of Infection
JF - Journal of Infection
SN - 0163-4453
IS - 3
ER -