Embracing bloodless testing, point-of-care innovations, and AI integration

Dr. Frank Peacock, an emergency physician at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses rapid advancements in clinical lab technology, focusing on three key areas: bloodless testing, point-of-care testing, and artificial intelligence (AI). Bloodless testing using infrared lasers could soon replace traditional blood tests, changing how labs operate. High-sensitivity troponin tests have outpaced point-of-care testing in emergency departments, creating a need for faster, accurate diagnostics. AI presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring labs to adapt and integrate AI into risk stratification processes. These innovations will revolutionize patient care and clinical practice.

This interview was recorded for #CLINICAL24 2024