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

Explore the dynamic evolution of blood gas and clinical chemistry testing in this comprehensive webinar presented by Dr. Imir G. Metushi, PhD, DABCC, focusing on leveraging automation and instrumentation to minimize errors and enhance testing accuracy. Learn to identify common pre-analytical errors in the core laboratory that compromise result accuracy and patient outcomes, while discovering how advanced laboratory automation and quality control measures can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Examine innovative strategies for streamlining testing processes with particular emphasis on optimizing workflows in blood gas analysis, clinical chemistry, and point-of-care diagnostics to foster better integration across complex healthcare networks. Gain insights from Dr. Metushi's extensive experience as a clinical chemist, technical director, and current assistant professor at UCLA, drawing from his expertise in clinical lab workflow optimization, biomarker discovery, and immunoassay and mass spectrometry applications. Understand how process optimization through automation can transform laboratory operations and ultimately improve patient care delivery within evolving healthcare systems. Earn PACE credits by completing the webinar and following the certification process through Labroots' platform, with credits valid until April 23, 2027.