Microbiology is the study of the bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites that invade the body. Medical Microbiology includes diagnostic microbiology, infection prevention and control, clinical infectious diseases, and antimicrobial stewardship.
All Health PEI guidelines and tools are also available on Spectrum app.
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PEI Antimicrobial Treatment Guidelines (Adults):
- Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (2021) [PDF]
- Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Infection (2019) [PDF]
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) (2015) [PDF]
- Gram Positive Cocci in Clusters Bacteremia (2016) [PDF]
- Lyme Disease Algorithm (2022) [PDF]
- Sepsis Syndromes (10) (2016) [PDF]
- Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (2016) [PDF]
- Urinary Tract Infection (2018) [PDF]
Please also see the “Kefir Ordering” memo below.
Useful Tools:
- Antibiogram (2022) [PDF]
- IV to PO Antimicrobial Step-down Guidelines (2020) [PDF]
- Virus Plan (October 2017) [PDF]
- Duration of Therapy Guideline - Antimicrobials [PDF]
Beta-Lactam Allergy Management:
- Beta-Lactam Cross Allergy Matrix (2017) [PDF]
- Penicillin Allergy Management Algorithm (2017) [PDF]
- Management of Penicillin and Beta-Lactam Allergy Guidelines (2017) [PDF]
Please see the “Memos” section below for: Management of Beta-Lactam Allergies Bulletin, Beta-Lactam Allergy Management and PEI Provincial Guidelines Presentation, and Beta-lactam Cross Reaction Allergy Alert Modifications memo.
Malaria:
- Canadian Malaria Network Standard Operating Procedure (Version 1) [PDF]
- CMN Complete Malaria Package [PDF]
Scabies:
- 2018-08-31 | Memo from the Chief Public Health Office: Scabies identification and treatment [PDF]
- Scabies Fact Sheet (Chief Public Health Office) [PDF]
Zika Virus:
- Public Health Agency - Laboratory Testing Recommendations for Zika Virus [PDF]
- National Microbiology Laboratory - Zika Virus Triage Work flow Process [PDF]
Requisitions:
- COVID-19 Virus Request Form (2021) [PDF]
- Microbiology Request Form (2017) [PDF]
- Tick Identification Request Form (2021) [PDF]
Forms:
- Appendix B COVID-19 Information Request for Booking QEH Test (2021) [PDF]
- Hepatitis C Treatment Referral Form (2015) [PDF]
Analysis:
- PEI Laboratory Surveillance of Viral Respiratory Infections (Updated Weekly) [PDF]
- Clostridium difficile Risk with Specific Anti-infectives or Anti-infective Classes [PDF]
Memos:
- 2022-04-20 | Antibiogram 2022 and Highlight of Practice Points
- 2022-04-14 | QEH Microbiology Hours, Covid Testing [PDF]
- 2021-12-20 | Microbiology Reduced Services [PDF]
- 2021-12-01 | Recent Microbiology Updates [PDF]
- 2021-10-20 | Blood Culture Vials Changing from Glass to Plastic [PDF]
- 2021-07-08 | Pneumococcal 7 Testing [PDF]
- 2021-07-07 | Tick Testing in PEI [PDF]
- 2021-04-22 | COVID and Respiratory Screen Testing [PDF]
- 2021-03-15 | Diagnosing and Treating Bone Infections [PDF]
- 2021-03-10 | Rapid IDNow Testing at Western Hospital and KCMH [PDF]
- 2021-03-09 | Microbiology and Infectious Disease Call Coverage [PDF]
- 2021-02-26 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2021-02-17 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2021-02-16 | Microbiology and Infectious Disease Call Coverage [PDF]
- 2021-02-03 | Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Return to Routine Processes [PDF]
- 2021-01-29 | Antibiogram 2021, Spectrum App and Practice Points on Wise Antibiotic Use [PDF]
- 2021-01-12 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2021-01-04 | Step 4: Reversal of Step 3 Cancellation in Micro Labs, Return to Step 2 Urine Processes [PDF]
- 2020-12-15 | Step 3: Interim Practice Changes un Microbiology in Response to COVID-19 Workload [PDF]
- 2020-12-04 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-11-27 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-11-23 | New Respiratory Panel (RP) testing for PEI onsite at QEH and PCH [PDF]
- 2020-11-17 | World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 [PDF]
- 2020-11-12 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-11-03 | Interim Practice Changes for Urine Cultures in Response to COVID-19 Workload: Step 2 [PDF]
- 2020-10-22 | Rejection Criteria for Microbiology [PDF]
- 2020-10-08 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-10-02 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-09-29 | Alternatives to Phone Call Requests for Patient Faxed Reports at Microbiology Laboratories [PDF]
- 2020-09-15 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 Version 2 [PDF]
- 2020-09-15 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-09-02 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-08-31 | Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing Backlog Update and Preferred Sample Clarification [PDF]
- 2020-08-07 | Locum Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease [PDF]
- 2020-07-27 | Testing Guidance for COVID-19: Asymptomatic Testing & New Return to Work Criteria for Health Care Workers [PDF]
- 2020-07-17 | Recommended Practice Changes in Bacterial Culturing and Modifications to Other non-COVID Testing to Provide Support to COVID Response: Step 1 [PDF]
- 2020-07-16 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-07-13 | COVID 19 Virus Outbreak “OB 02” Response and Modification of Stat Testing [PDF]
- 2020-07-03 | Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-06-22 | Changes to Testing Technique and Updated Testing Guidance for COVID-19 [PDF]
- 2020-06-02 | Updated Testing, Stat Testing & Sample Collection Guidance for COVID-19; Notice of Updated Requisition Form [PDF]
- 2020-03-20 | Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2017-2019 [PDF]
- 2020-02-21 | Influenza Testing Limited Swab Shortage [PDF]
- 2020-01-16 | Beta-lactam Cross Reaction Allergy Alert Modifications [PDF]
- 2019-11-18 | Respiratory Screen (Flu A/B+RSV) Routine and STAT Testing; Respiratory Panel Criteria [PDF]
- 2019-10-31 | Updated Health PEI Antibiogram 2019 with Practice Changing Points [PDF]
- 2019-08-13 | Enteric Viral Panel [PDF]
- 2019-07-30 | Updated Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Infection Treatment Guidelines in Adults [PDF]
- 2019-06-05 | Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2016-2018 [PDF]
- 2019-04-15 | Patient Self-collected Passive Tick Surveillance [PDF]
- 2018-12-21 | Influenza Testing Process Change for Clinic Offices during January and February 2019 [PDF]
- 2018-12-17 | Hepatitis A Testing Issues and Future Restrictions [PDF]
- 2018-06-18 | Acceptable specimens for fungal culture [PDF]
- 2018-05-02 | Kefir Ordering [PDF]
- 2018-03-08 | Major Changes/Improvements to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing [PDF]
- 2017-12-14 | Blood Culture Collection Volume Requirements [PDF]
- 2017-11-14 | Management of Beta-Lactam Allergies Bulletin (November 2017) [PDF]
- 2017-11-14 | Beta-Lactam Allergy Management and PEI Provincial Guidelines Presentation (November 2017) [PDF]
- 2017-08-02 | Changes to Helicobacter pylori stool antigen testing; interim treatment advice [PDF]
- 2017-01-31 | Very low risk of Mycobacterium chimaera infection during open-heart surgery | Accessory Information [PDF]
- 2016-09-12 | PEI Antibiotic Use Survey and November 15, 2016 "Save the Date" Event [PDF]
- 2016-08-03 | PAAT Memo & Emergency Department Notice re: Canadian Malaria Network / IV Malaria Therapy (2016) [PDF]
- 2016-05-11 | Blood Utilization and Quality 2013 - 2015 [PDF]
- 2016-01-14 | Viral Respiratory Upgrades, Utilization, and Surveillance [PDF]
- 2015-06-23 | Island C. difficile testing [PDF]
- 2015-04-08 | Hepatitis C Treatment Memo and Referral Form [PDF]
- 2015-01-14 | Urine Testing and Urine In-service Memo [PDF]
- 2014-09-30 | Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2013 [PDF]
- 2014-09-15 | Linezolid and Daptomycin Formulary Restrictions [PDF]
- 2014-09-04 | Sepsis Management PowerPlan [PDF]
- 2014-07-30 | Lyme Disease Testing Requests [PDF]
- 2013-10-30 | Collection of Nasopharyngeal Samples [PDF]
Quality Indicators:
- Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2019-2021 [PDF]
- Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2018-2020 [PDF]
- Blood Culture Utilization and Quality 2015-2017 [PDF]
Client Survey Results:
- Microbiology Client Satisfaction Survey Results (2015) [PDF]
For questions please contact Greg German (Health PEI Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease Consultant; 894-2515; GJGerman@ihis.org) or Sarah Lutes (Provincial Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist; 894-2587; saelutes@ihis.org).