Education
Infectious Diseases Subspecialties Update 2019 will provide important updates in infectious diseases, including a review of new developments, guidelines, and literature in the field. Watch a video with Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, to learn more.
Join us for AABB 2018 in Boston on October 13–16. This is a must-attend educational and networking meeting for health care providers in the field of patient blood management, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapy. National Decision Support Company and Mayo Medical Laboratories will be in booth 2636.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., describes how pseudohyperkalemia has many causes, from collection techniques, processing, and even transport. This presentation focuses on the various preanalytic and analytic causes of pseudohyperkalemia and what you as a phlebotomist can do to prevent it.
This "Phlebotomy" webinar will provide an update of litigation trends affecting phlebotomists.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss diagnostic testing options for patients with suspected neuroinvasive Lyme disease or Lyme neuroborreliosis.
AACC 2018 Chicago, IL July 29–August 2, 2018 Explore the world of laboratory medicine at Mayo Clinic. Immerse yourself in this fun journey from specimen[...]
In this month’s “Virtual Lecture,” James Hernandez, M.D., expresses the importance of safety and why it is integral in processing and phlebotomy.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., presents a case-based scenario on drawing blood from a patient receiving intravenous fluids.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., will review the diagnostic testing algorithms for celiac disease and highlight the advantages and limitations of certain tests, including serology and genetic assays.
September 25–28, 2018 | Venice, Italy
The 22nd International Surgical Pathology Symposium addresses unique challenges and problems encountered in today’s practice. Participants will review case histories, examine images by virtual microscopy, and formulate diagnoses.
PACE/State of CA/State of FL - The fourth module of the Laboratory Quality Academy (LQA) Program is now available.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D. will discuss a new interferon-gamma release assay that can assist in the detection of individuals that are infected with tuberculosis.
This "Pediatric Phlebotomy" presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient.