Key points
This online training will provide an overview of the quality practices in the preanalytic phase of biochemical genetic testing, specifically quality assurance for test requisitions, specimen collection and submission; communications between the laboratory, clinicians and other stakeholders; and preanalytic quality assessment.
Training objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize the role each stakeholder group plays in the pre-analytic procedures and processes.
- Choose the preanalytic procedures and processes for biochemical genetic tests that are consistent with regulatory requirements and good laboratory practices.
- Select indicators to evaluate the quality of the pre-analytical phase of biochemical genetic testing.
- Explain the communication needs of each stakeholder group.
Who this training is for
This basic to intermediate online training module is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in biochemical genetic testing or reference laboratories, and healthcare professionals who order biochemical genetic tests.
Free registration
- Follow the link to register for the course.
- If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please email labtraining@cdc.gov.
Accessibility
Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.
Continuing education units
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.5 hour of P.A.C.E.® credit.
P.A.C.E.® Course Number: 288-003-23