Navigating In Vitro Hemolysis in Clinical Chemistry Testing - From Causes to Solutions

Learn about in vitro hemolysis in clinical chemistry testing through this 27-minute webinar presented by Dr. Stacy Kenyon, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry and POC testing at Phoenix Children's. Explore the common pre-analytical causes of hemolysis, a frequent variable that can lead to inaccurate results, specimen rejection, and the need for specimen recollection in clinical laboratories. Understand how hemolysis impacts different clinical chemistry analytes and discover how this phenomenon typically occurs due to specimen handling issues. Examine Special Handling Instructions (SHI), an innovative sample handling process developed to reduce hemolysis in samples collected from hospitalized patients with repeatedly hemolyzed specimens. Review data from a study evaluating the effectiveness of SHI in reducing hemolysis rates. Gain practical insights into managing this critical pre-analytical challenge that affects laboratory result quality and patient care. Earn PACE credits by registering as a Labroots member and completing the webinar requirements before the November 13, 2026 expiration date.