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Spectra Lab Chat

by Spectra Laboratories

Spectra Lab Chat gives you an inside look at the workings of the laboratory and a better understanding of the different tests that impact patient care. Our panel of experts cover a wide range of topics related to clinical laboratory testing, with an emphasis on end-stage renal disease (ESRD).This podcast is a production of Spectra Laboratories, the leading provider of renal-specific laboratory testing services. Visit us at www.spectra-labs.com. All content, including text, graphics, images and information provided through this podcast is for general informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Episodes

  1. Global Harmonization of Laboratory Testing

    In this episode, our panel of experts discuss the global harmonization of laboratory testing and its impact on the end-stage renal disease community.

  2. Water & Dialysate Testing

    In this episode, our panel of experts discuss water and dialysate testing and its significance in hemodialysis treatments for the end stage renal disease patient population. They also review best practices for the collection and preparation of water and dialysate specimens.

  3. Microbiology Testing

    In this episode, our panel of experts discuss microbiology testing and its significance in the end stage renal disease patient population. They also review best practices for the collection and preparation of specimens for microbial testing.

  4. Specimen Rejection: Part 2 - Specimen Quality Issues

    In this episode, our panel of experts continue their discussion of specimen rejection and review various specimen quality issues which may cause the laboratory to reject specimens or cancel tests.

  5. Specimen Rejection: Part 1 - Tube Labeling Issues

    Specimen rejection or test cancellation can greatly disrupt the workflow of clinical staff and impact patient care. In this episode, our panel of experts discuss different tube labeling issues which may cause the laboratory to reject specimens or cancel tests.

  6. Serum Albumin

    Albumin is a protein which is produced by the liver. It has a vital role in regulating the blood volume by maintaining the colloid osmotic pressure in the blood. In this episode, our panel of experts discuss the factors that affect serum albumin levels and explain how laboratory testing of…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Spectra Lab Chat gives you an inside look at the workings of the laboratory and a better understanding of the different tests that impact patient care. Our panel of experts cover a wide range of topics related to clinical laboratory testing, with an emphasis on end-stage renal disease (ESRD).This podcast is a production of Spectra Laboratories, the leading provider of renal-specific laboratory testing services. Visit us at www.spectra-labs.com. All content, including text, graphics, images and information provided through this podcast is for general informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Spectra Lab Chat gives you an inside look at the workings of the laboratory and a better understanding of the different tests that impact patient care. Our panel of experts cover a wide range of topics related to clinical laboratory testing, with an emphasis on end-stage renal disease (ESRD).This...

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