Tampa General Hospital’s journey to sepsis QC excellence
May 28, 2025 - 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST / 11:00 EDT / 08:00 PDT
Join Dr. Luciano Soares, Clinical Scientist at Tampa General Hospital, as he shares how his lab seamlessly transitioned to MDx-Chex from their previous quality control (QC) method, and learn about the practical insights and lessons he gained along the way. Streck's innovative MDx-Chex® controls were meticulously designed to verify every step of the BIOFIRE® BCID2 and Luminex VERIGENE® BC-GP and BC-GN sepsis tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage of every detectable target. Dr. Soares will highlight how these features have greatly improved his lab's accuracy and reliability.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your lab's diagnostic capabilities.
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the key differences between an external quality control (EQC) and an internal quality control (IQC)
- Learn about the ideal composition of an EQC with regards to micro recommendations (IQCP)
- Discover how an EQC with the recommended composition of intact microorganisms in a patient sample-like matrix can detect issues with assay reagents that nucleic acid-based QC cannot
Who should attend?
- Clinical microbiology lab managers/directors
- Quality management
- Infectious disease clinicians
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Speakers
Dr. Luciano Soares is a clinical scientist at Tampa General Hospital, where he plays a key role in the Research and Development Laboratory focused on infectious disease diagnostics and quality control. With a strong background in molecular biology and clinical laboratory science, Dr. Soares has held various roles in healthcare and research, contributing to advancements in sepsis detection and antimicrobial resistance monitoring. His work emphasizes the integration of innovative diagnostic technologies and rigorous quality control practices to improve patient outcomes in high-volume hospital settings.
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