Streptomy
Sample type:
Inserts a swab into mouth and rubs it against the back of throat and tonsils
Uses:
Detects streptomycin and dihydrostreptomycin at or below US safe levels.
Precaution:
Avoid using mouthwash before the test because it can interfere with results.
Interfering factors:
Bactericidal activity.
Pre analytical errors:
a) Missing sample and/or test request,
b) Wrong or missing identification,
c) Contamination from infusion route
Corrective action:
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Rapid test for diagnosis
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Test accuracy
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Safety
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Cost effectiveness
Post analytical errors:
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Not mentioning sample type, whether it was a nasal or throat swab in reports.
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Delay in reporting