Publication Date
5-3-2019
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Ebomoyi, Josephine
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Abstract
The Walk Away Specimen Processor (WASP) is a revolutionary device created to assist microbiologists with efficiency and automation in a clinical setting. The principle of the device is to manually streak a variety of patient specimens onto their predetermined forms of media, then move to individual incubators with digital images taken at varying times. In theory this should improve the turn-around-time (TAT) of laboratory testing as well as the culture yield from these specimens compared to manual preparation. This research will primarily focus on the specimens selected for throat screens, although many different specimen types can be loaded on the WASP. I hypothesize that the WASP implementation will improve culture yield of the throat screen compared to the manual set up.
Recommended Citation
Beeter, Holly L., "Culture Yield of Throat Screen Before and After WASP Implementation in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory" (2019). Honors Capstones. 357.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/357
Extent
13 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
