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Hi Joshua! Thanks for the question. I'm looking for more information on current processes and workflows for fecal WBC smears.
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Hello! I’m a long-time blood banker who has recently entered the world of microbiology. This forum has been such a great resource during my time in transfusion, so I’m hoping that the microbiology folks could answer a few questions related to WBC smears. I am interested in learning more about the workflow for this test and how these are prepared and read in different facilities. In your facility, are these typically done in microbiology or hematology? What stain are you using for WBC smears in your lab?
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Does anyone have any additional information regarding a change to how CDI is defined by NHSN? In Section 2 of the 2022 Update to SHEA/IDSA/APIC guidelines, a potential change is mentioned, which will include a combination of ANY positive test (not only last test of record) AND treatment within 2 days. When this article was published, the NHSN was still validating this updated definition, but I'm curious to know if anyone has any updates and also what impact this potential change may have on your C. diff testing algorithm?