Techlab Webinar Invitation 28 August - Overview of C. difficile Diagnostic Testing Methods
PRESENTER
James W. Snyder, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM)
Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Time: 1PM – 2PM SGT
ABSTRACT
Join Techlab Webinar on 28 August as Dr. Snyder, Ph.D. will provide a comprehensive overview of C. difficile diagnostic testing methods, including an overview of their respective strengths and weaknesses, how to interpret test results, and how these methods align with the current best practices published by the ACG Clinical Practice Guidelines. Additionally, Dr. Snyder, Ph.D. will explore the latest updates and coming changes to the NHSN C. diff reporting guidelines.
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the current clinical methodologies of C. diff testing and their strengths and weaknesses.
- Understand test result interpretation.
- Review the 2021 ACG clinical practice guidelines.
- Review current and upcoming NHSN C. difficile reporting guidelines
1.0 P.A.C.E. ® contact hour will be provided for this basic level complimentary webinar. TECHLAB is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
