Laboratory Performance: Managing Preanalytical Variables in Venipuncture Collection (Part 2)

Title: Laboratory Performance: Managing Preanalytical Variables in Venipuncture Collection (Part 2) Originally Presented: May 17, 2007 Length of Presentation: Approximately 60 minutes

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About This Program: Part 2 of this two-part self-study course on managing preanalytical variables in venipuncture collection defines and categorizes preanalytical variables as controllable or uncontrollable. Part 2 briefly reviews variables discussed in Part 1, and then concentrates on patient physiological factors which cannot be controlled by the clinical laboratory.

While not mandatory, it is recommended that "Laboratory Performance: Managing Preanalytical Variables in Venipuncture Collection, Part 1" be taken prior to taking Part 2.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this program you will be able to: 

1. Identify the preanalytical phase.
2. Recognize the importance of understanding preanalytical variables in blood specimen collection.
3. Understand and identify contributing factors in blood specimen collection, processing, handling, and their effect(s) upon patient test results.
4. Use this knowledge to minimize occurrences of preanalytical error in your institution and enhance sample quality, accuracy of laboratory data, and quality of patient care. 

Level of Instruction: Intermediate

Suggested Audience: Phlebotomists, lab managers, medical technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals responsible for the collection, handling, processing, and diagnostic testing of blood specimens in the clinical laboratory.

Keynote Speaker / Author: Lorraine Tyndall, MS, MT(ASCP) Lorraine is an ASCP-registered medical technologist and Technical Services Specialist for BD Diagnostics, Preanalytical Systems. Lorraine has also conducted clinical evaluations on venous access devices for BD Clinical Affairs. Before joining BD in 1997, Lorraine previously worked as a medical technologist in the clinical laboratories of Pascack Valley Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center, in New Jersey. Lorraine holds an M.S. in biology, a B.S. in medical technology, and a New Jersey State Teacher's License. She has presented numerous seminars on an array of clinical lab topics throughout the United States and has co-authored various publications.

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Eligibility for CE Credit: BD is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This program is eligible for one contact hour of P.A.C.E.® Continuing Education Credit. Applicants' attendance will be validated. Information on obtaining continuing education credit will be provided within the presentation.

 

The ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program does not have the authority to approve P.A.C.E. Providers for Florida status. The Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel requires an application by each individual organization providing continuing education. For more information, visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/ClinLab/clp_ceu.html

 

The Registration Fee includes the processing fee for P.A.C.E. continuing education credit for the registrant of record only.

 

P.A.C.E. is a registered trademark of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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Special Note: This BD e-learning title is intended for individual self-study. No team training is permitted. Following registration, you will receive an initial confirmation e-mail acknowledging your registration transaction. A second e-mail, providing online access to the e-learning title, will be sent on the next regular business day following your registration.

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