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Andries Sigtenhorst posted a reply on Re: Humidity Monitoring
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Said: We have multiple sites using the Siemens Clinitek Status Plus in various geographical areas that frequently have low relative humidities. COLA, as our deemed authority for our sites, made the recommendation to perform QC for the Clinite...
Jennifer Gagne posted a new Topic
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Humidity Monitoring
Hello,
I am wondering if anyone else in New England or other cold and dry states are recording low humidity. This is particularly an issue for Siemens Clinitek Status Plus because the manufacturer states it should be kept in above 18% humidity. Some of our sites are around 16-17%. I called Siemens and their only solution was to stop using the Clinitek when humidity is out and instead instruct staff to manually read the urine dip sticks. We also talked with our infection prevention...
I am wondering if anyone else in New England or other cold and dry states are recording low humidity. This is particularly an issue for Siemens Clinitek Status Plus because the manufacturer states it should be kept in above 18% humidity. Some of our sites are around 16-17%. I called Siemens and their only solution was to stop using the Clinitek when humidity is out and instead instruct staff to manually read the urine dip sticks. We also talked with our infection prevention...
Debra Howard posted a reply on Re: DTM IQCP
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Said: Before our Derm clinics decided to send DTMs to our micro department, the protocol (in agreement with our micro department) was to run controls on each new lot/shipment. I would provide the vials for micro to perform the QC prior to rel...
DTM IQCP
I work in a pediatrics clinic lab and we use the Hardy DTM slants for dermatophyte testing. I really need to get an IQCP in place so that controls don't need to be plated with every patient. I have the literature from CLIA and the CDC/CMS but I am still little confused on what the final document should look like. Looking for tips on writing one and if anyone can share an examples to help me on my journey. Thanks!
Brian Castle posted a reply on Re: FOB - moving away from POC
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Said: Hi all,While I would not be able to share my slide deck, I can forward the scientific articles used in the presentation. These should provide more than enough information for anyone to make their case.
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