Clinical Impact of Sample Quality and the Value of Automating Pre-Analytical Quality Assurance in Hemostasis Testing.

Course overview

Technological advancements and new reagents have improved the accuracy and turn-around-times in hemostasis testing. Unfortunately, labs are still challenged with identifying and managing pre-analytical sample issues. Under-filled sample tubes and samples containing interfering levels of hemolysis, icterus and lipemia are the most common issues. This workshop will explore these and other pre-analytical sample challenges and their impact on the accuracy of hemostasis testing. New techniques and technology to automate the detection and management of suboptimal samples and ensure quality of results will also be discussed