Spectra Lab Chat

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 albumin assists the clinician.