Best Practices in the Blood Gas and Clinical Chemistry Laboratory: Leveraging Automation and Instrumentation to Minimize Errors and Enhance Testing Accuracy

In this presentation, participants will explore the dynamic evolution of blood gas and clinical chemistry testing and its expanding role in delivering high-quality patient care within an evolving healthcare system. The session will delve into identifying common pre-analytical errors in the core laboratory that compromise result accuracy and patient outcomes. Attendees will also examine how leveraging automation and process optimization—through advanced laboratory automation and quality control measures—can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, the presentation will highlight innovative strategies for streamlining testing processes, with a particular focus on optimizing workflows in blood gas analysis, clinical chemistry, and point-of-care diagnostics, ultimately fostering better integration across complex healthcare networks.

 

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