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Said: : "Hi Kathleen, the multiple ED and UC sites and the high test volume is interesting. What are the tests and platforms used? Are the different sites independent from each other or some how connected, especially in terms of LIS result reporti...

Said: : "The important thing to note is that the validation studies must be performed at the new location, not at the main lab and then transported. Also all competency assessments need to be performed at the new location. We took blood from the...

Said: : "Hi Amanda, We've recently opened 2 freestanding ED UC sites, with a third one opening this year and possibly one more to come. The sites are doing quite a bit of POCT; so far about 5000 tests/month at each site--more than some of our sma...

Said: : "Hi Amanda Since I personally did not handle setting up a new lab, I can't jump in but am willing to forward specific questions to someone on our POC team who was Tech Supervisor at the time she did the set up. Email me privately in case ...

Said: : "I started a small accredited laboratory in 2018 for moderate gas testing. I would be happy to talk with you and try to answer what I can.     Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP Point of Care and Compliance Bronson Laboratory, POC 601 J...