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Fantastic Beasts and the Infections They Transmit

Zoonotic diseases represent an ongoing risk to humans, especially with increased interactions between animals, vectors, and humans. This narrative case series explores the variety of zoonotic diseases that can be encountered in North America and discusses appropriate diagnostic testing strategies and tips and tricks to predict these zoonoses.

This video is 39m

HIV Diagnosis

This lecture reviews the epidemiology as well as the pathophysiological progression of HIV infection. It further explores the evolution of clinical assays for HIV diagnosis, tracing their development from the early stages of the HIV epidemic to current testing approaches and diagnostic algorithms. Light is also shed on testing and diagnosis of HIV infection in special populations such as neonates. The lecture concludes by examining HIV therapy and management strategies, encompassing aspects such as pre- and postexposure prophylaxis.

This video is 58m

Transfusion Reaction Workup Plus Hemolytic, Febrile, and Allergic Transfusion Reactions

This presentation supplies overview of the current defined transfusion reactions, and what happens when a transfusion reaction is reported to the transfusion medicine/blood bank service. The most common transfusion reactions are discussed: allergic reactions and febrile nonhemolytic transfusion; and they are placed in clinical vignettes for relevance.

This video is 37m

Transfusion Reactions with Respiratory Distress

Respiratory transfusion reactions occur less frequently than allergic or febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions; however, they account for the highest number of transfusion-related fatalities, as actively reported to the FDA in the United States. They are also likely occurring at a rate of 5-10 times more frequently than are currently being passively reported. Careful assessment of patients before, during, and after transfusion is key to mitigating and treating respiratory transfusion reactions. This case-based educational review of transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) covers the basics of these entities with a practical approach to clinical understanding.

This video is 34m

Red Blood Cells: All About the Looks: Smear Basics

This presentation will provide a brief tutorial focusing on interpretation of red blood cell size, color, and their distribution in the smear and a discussion of common abnormalities and their clinical significance.

This video is 25m

Red Blood Cells: All About the Looks: Being Out of Shape

This presentation will provide a brief tutorial focusing on interpretation of red blood cell shape abnormalities and discussing common associated pathologic conditions.

This video is 20m

Fecal Calprotectin

This presentation will discuss the clinical applications of fecal calprotectin as a noninvasive marker for intestinal inflammation. It will also discuss the extraction methods and briefly include available fecal calprotectin assays.

This video is 17m

ELISA Science: Test Simulation

This interactive course will walk you through a simulation of the ELISA test. You will be able to perform each step involved in the procedure to help you become familiar with this assay.

Dilutions

This training course will define dilutions, perform simple and serial dilutions, and provide practice examples to calculate and identify volumes required for solutions.

Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Gastrointestinal Parasites Cases in Parasitology

This presentation will explore the role of AI in select cases of parasitology along with future applications of AI moving forward.

This video is 55m

How To Create Reagents–Alsever's Solution

This video will instruct you on the proper method to create Alsever's Solution for use in the blood bank.

This video is 6m

Anaerobic Chamber

The anaerobic chamber is used in the microbiology laboratory to culture and isolate Anaerobes. Anaerobes can cause serious infections leading to severe illness. This tutorial will cover what an anaerobic chamber is and how it is used.

Automated Microbiology Series: Automated Specimen Processor

The Automated Microbiology Series provides examples of innovative processes in microbiology and their impact on lab workflow and patient care. This video focuses on the automated specimen processor.
*Includes closed captioning.

This video is 5m

Back to Basics: Helpful Hints for Identifying Peripheral Blood Cells

A manual examination of cellular morphology on a stained peripheral blood smear is still an important, and increasingly "lost" skill, useful in the evaluation of patients with hematologic abnormalities. This presentation provides helpful hints to aid the review of blood smears by describing staining properties of various cells and cellular structures, discussing morphologic features that distinguish mature and immature leukocytes, and suggesting strategies to differentiate morphologic look-alikes.

This video is 58m

Financial Management: Basic Accounting Principles

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture covers basic accounting principles. Fostering an understanding of finances is a vital part of managing a laboratory.

This video is 48m

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) and Infection Control

This tutorial will discuss bloodborne pathogens and body substance precautions, along with how to avoid unnecessary exposure by wearing appropriate PPE, acceptable clothing, and following work practice controls.

Transfusion Service and Blood Services Operations

This lecture talks about Transfusion Service and Blood Services Operations.

This video is 9m

How to Make a Blood Smear

This video will instruct you how to create a basic manual blood smear.

This video is 3m

How to Issue Blood Units

Blood transfusions are medical procedures used to treat cellular deficiencies and potentially life-threatening conditions such as massive blood loss, congenital disorders, malignancies, chonic anemias, and numerous other conditions. This video covers the general process for issuing blood products for infusion in patients.

This video is 5m

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Note: This video shows graphic medical images from actual bone marrow biopsy procedures.
This video provides a basic overview to a bone marrow biopsy procedure.

This video is 6m

Bugs, Drugs, and Medical Thugs: A History of Syphilis, the Invention of Penicillin, and Research on Vulnerable Populations

This lecture covers the history and origins of syphilis, the invention of penicillin, and unethical clinical trials conducted on vulnerable populations. Current laboratory tests are described and the clinical algorithms recommended for diagnosis including the traditional and reverse sequence are outlined.

This video is 50m

Calcium Homeostasis with PTH and Vitamin D

The video will review basic calcium homeostasis including how parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D are involved in this process.

This video is 8m

Cestodes

Overview of major cestodes, or, tapeworms, that can cause human disease. This includes how to identify the parasite and the life cycles of the organisms, including other hosts that may be involved.

This video is 10m

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SOPs for cGMPs

This lecture talks about SOPs for cGMPs.

This video is 10m

Change Control and Validation

This lecture talks about Change Control and Validation.

This video is 9m

Chemical Hygiene and Hazard Communication: Part 1-Identify Chemical Risks and Hazards

This tutorial will cover some of the chemical risks and hazards found in the medical laboratory environment and will demonstrate ways to mitigate those risks when using chemicals or working around them.

Chemical Hygiene and Hazard Communication: Part 2-National Fire Protection Association Rating System and Safety Data Sheets

This tutorial will cover the National Fire Protection Association Rating System and safety data sheets.

Chemical Hygiene and Hazard Communication: Part 3-Proper Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Chemicals

This tutorial will demonstrate how to store and dispose of chemicals and how to properly handle and respond to chemical spills.

Chemical Hygiene and Hazard Communication: Part 4-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This tutorial will discuss the importance of personal proctective equipment (PPE), identifies the different types and uses of PPE, and demonstrates various engineering controls.

Classification of Leukemias and Lymphomas: Increasing Role of Molecular Testing

This lecture will cover some entities that require genetic testing for precise diagnosis and classification, as opposed to cases where the diagnosis is based only on morphology and immunophenotype.

This video is 54m

Intro To CLIA and CLSI

This tutorial provides an introduction to CLIA and CLSI. It will cover CLIA regulations, including how to find CLIA regulations and types of CLIA certifications. A brief explanation of CLSI will also be included.

CLIA Regulations

This lecture will provide an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations described in Title 42, Part 493 of the Code of Federal Regulations along with basic CLIA standards and requirements for laboratory certification and/or accreditation.

This video is 31m

CLL/SLL: Update and Other Things You Should Know

This lecture will cover the basic diagnosis of CLL/SLL. Additionally, recommended testing and a review the effects of targeted therapies on various assays will be discussed.

This video is 42m

Compliance Issues: The Regulations - Part 1

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover CLIA regulations, proficiency testing, voluntary accreditation, and quality management.

This video is 26m

Compliance and Inspections of Blood Donor and Transfusion Medicine Laboratories

This lecture talks about Compliance and Inspections of Blood Donor and Transfusion Medicine Laboratories. Presented by Rebecca Whitney, MLS (ASCP)
Quality and Compliance Coordinator, Transfusion Medicine, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 9m

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

An 86 year-old male, O+, with a history of anemia presented with extreme fatigue in 2020 and significant weight loss. BMBx found erythroid megloblasoid maturation and abnormal cytogenetics. Diagnosed with low-grade Myelodysplastic syndrome. Severe anemia a year later, repeated BMBx and did not met MDS criteria. This presentation will further discuss the patient's case and labs along with diving into autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

This video is 19m

Hemolysis and Clostridium Perfringens Infection

A 65 year-old male, O+, admitted with a small bowel obstruction for 4 days. Two weeks later presented to ED with abdominal pain, chills, fatigue, etc. Lab reported hemolysis. Imaging showed hepatic abscess and cholecystitis. This presentation will further discuss the patient's labs and findings along with explore hemolysis and clostridium perfringens infection.

This video is 14m

Immune Thrombocytopenia

A 70-year-old male presents with on-going nosebleeds. They have a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, gout, cronic sinusitis, aortic stenosis s/p aortic valve repair. Diagnosted with ITP ~ 5 to 10 years ago on rituximab. This presention will discuss this patient's diagnosis along with diving into immune thrombovytopenia.

This video is 16m

Intrauterine RBC Transfusions

37 year-old women at 29 weeks pregnant, type A+, 4 cm placental mass, polyhydramnios, and new concern for fetal anemia based on elevated MCA dopplers was admitted to be consulted for amnioreduction and intrauterine transfusion. This presention will further discuss this case along with explore intrauterine RBC transfusions in more detail.

This video is 17m

Post-Artesunate Delayed Hemolysis

A 61 year-old male with HTN transferred from an OSH with MET, acidosis, AKI, and hypoglycemia in the setting of severe malaria and an incidental COVID infection 5 days after returning from Mazambique. No malaria prophylaxis taken. Smear showed Plasmodium falciparum, parasitemia, 24.4%, for which he was started on Artesunate q12h x3 doses, then daily until parasitemia was <1% followed by coatem BID x3 days. Post coatem, he began to feel more fatigued with intermittent mild fevers and darkening urine. He became HDS and aferbrile, but his CBC was notable for a Hgb of 5.1 with PLT of 363. This presentation will further explore this case along with discussing post-artesunate delayed hemolysis in greater detail.

This video is 21m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Other Alterations

This lecture will explain deletions and duplications including inversions, insertions, rings and other rearrangements in chromosomes.

This video is 32m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Leukemias - ALL, Mature B-cell, Mature T-cell and NK-cell

This lecture will discuss cytogenetics and leukemias and will focus on Acute Lymphocytic/Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Mature B-Cell Leukemias, and Mature T-cell and NK-cell Leukemias.

This video is 37m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: The Basics

This presentation will explain the basic processes used to culture and harvest chromosomes for cytogenetic analysis, how karyotyping is accomplished, and how findings are reported.

This video is 27m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Common Constitutional Syndromes

This presentation will review common constitutional syndromes that include sex chromosome abnormalities, trisomy, and microdeletion syndromes.

This video is 41m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization - Nomenclature

This lecture will continue the discussion on fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) and will focus on FISH nomenclature.

This video is 24m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Leukemias – CML, MDS, AML

This lecture will explain cytogenetics and leukemias with a focus on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).

This video is 25m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Microarray

This lecture will discuss what comparative genomic hybridization (microarray) is and how it works. An explanation of the basic workflow will be provided and go over some example analysis.

This video is 37m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Sarcomas

This lecture will cover solid tumor cytogenetics and sarcomas.

This video is 13m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Translocations

This lecture focuses on balanced and unbalanced translocations, translocation segregation, translocation involving sex chromosomes, and translocation nomenclature.

This video is 31m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders and Breakage Syndromes

This lecture will discuss trinucleotide repeat disorders and breakage syndromes.

This video is 25m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization - Probes and Procedure

This lecture will cover FISH Probes and Procedure including specimen and cell type, probe types and probe strategies, and FISH procedure and analysis.

This video is 29m

Introduction to Cytogenetics, Part 1

This two-part series provides an introduction to the science of cytogenetics. Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes, genomic structure, function and variation, and the role of these aspects in human disease and heredity. Explanations will include the basics of technologies of chromosome analysis and karyotyping.

This video is 57m

Introduction to Cytogenetics, Part 2

This two-part series provides an introduction to the science of cytogenetics. Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes, genomic structure, function and variation, and the role of these aspects in human disease and heredity. Explanations will include the basics of technologies of chromosome analysis and karyotyping.

This video is 1h, 18m

Diluting A Whole Blood Specimen for Cell Counts Using A Hemacytometer

This video provides a basic overview on how to dilute a whole blood speciment for cell counts using a hemacytometer.

This video is 4m

How to Inspect Donor RBC and Plasma Units

This short video, created by Justin Rhees, MS, SBBCM, MLS(ASCP)^CM Assistant Professor with Weber State University, provides instructions on the proper method for inspecting donor RBC and plasma units.

This video is 2m

Diagnostic Approach to Anemia

The understanding of anemias is very important as clinicians attempt to provide high quality medical care to their patients. The medical laboratory scientist must also understand anemias to provide this needed information. This lecture will address the basics for the classification of anemias and tools used in the medical laboratory to assess a patient’s blood health or presence of anemia.

This video is 1h, 14m

Evaluating Performance

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover methods for evaluating performance.

This video is 7m

Evaluation of Prolonged Clotting Times

This video will briefly cover the coagulation cascade and discuss possible causes of prolonged clotting time tests.

This video is 11m

How to Thaw Fresh Frozen Plasma

Fresh frozen plasma, or FFP, is the liquid portion of blood that has been prepared from a whole blood donation or apheresis collection and then frozen within 8 hours of procurement. This video will show the steps for choosing and thawing plasma.

This video is 3m

Providing a More Comprehensive and Personalized Approach to Genetic Disorders through Next-Generation Sequencing

The commercial introduction of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in 2005 ushered in a new biomedical research era by virtue of the technology’s ability to yield unprecedented DNA sequencing throughputs in a rapid and cost-effective manner. Eight years later, NGS is being increasingly applied as a molecular diagnostic tool in fields as diverse as oncology, infectious diseases, and inherited (genetic) disorders. NGS is transforming the diagnostic evaluation of genetic disorders by allowing for more comprehensive, personalized approaches. For example, multi-gene panels are being employed in a variety of genetic disorders wherein mutations in any one of a multiplicity of genes can result in overlapping signs and symptoms, and exome sequencing is being leveraged to identify causal and candidate genes in patients and families with undiagnosed disorders with genetic etiologies.

This video is 49m

Genetic Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases

Most immunodeficiencies leading to increased susceptibility to infections seen in clinical practice are secondary to other diseases, such as infections (e.g. HIV) and malignancies (e.g. Multiple Myeloma), or are iatrogenic (e.g. immunosuppressive drugs). Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) are thought to be genetic in origin. There are now over 150 PIDD recognized, and their number is still growing. Most of these diseases are individually rare, but as group they have an estimated prevalence of 1:1200 in the USA, similar to acute leukemias. Diagnosis of PIDDs requires integration of data from clinical findings with laboratory immunological analyses and increasingly with genetic testing. In this presentation we discuss the utility of molecular diagnosis in immunodeficiency diseases, and then review specific examples of genetic susceptibility to bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Immunodeficiencies are often though to lead to ‘opportunistic’ infections. The diseases presented demonstrated that PIDDs can lead to very specific infections.

This video is 40m

Exploring Genital Ulcer Disease: Causes, Diagnosis, and Key Challenges

This video provides an overview of the common causes of genital ulcer disease (GUD) including genital herpes, syphilis, and chancroid. There will be a differential diagnosis of GUD, a review of the laboratory methods used in diagnosing these infections, and an overview of the challenges associated with diagnosing GUD.

This video is 55m

Current Good Manufacturing Practices

This lecture talks about Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

This video is 16m

Hematology M+Ms: Morphology and Mystery (Case Studies)

Hematology instrumentation has advanced to now routinely include at least a five-part differential and, in some laboratories, automated cell image analysis. Yet, a manual examination of the blood smear is still an essential procedure that provides valuable diagnostic information. This session will use case studies to define important morphologic variations and physiologic processes in selected disease conditions.

This video is 45m

How to perform an Acetest

This video will instruct you on how to perform a Acetest.

This video is 2m

How to perform a Clinitest

This video will instruct you on how to perform a Clinitest.

This video is 3m

How to Perform a Gram Stain

This video will instruct you on how to create a manual gram stain.

This video is 6m

How to perform an Ictotest

This video will instruct you on how to perform a Ictotest.

This video is 2m

How to Utilize Spectrophotometric Testing

This video show the basics of analyses utilizing spectrophotometric testing and the care of the spectrophotometer.

This video is 8m

How to perform a Sulfosalycylic Acid test

This video will instruct you on how to perform a Sulfosalycylic Acid test.

This video is 2m

How to perform a Urinalysis

This video will instruct you how to perform a basic urinalysis test.

This video is 4m

How to Make a Wet Prep

This video will instruct you how to create a basic wet prep.

This video is 3m

HR Guidelines and Regulations: Benefits

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover FMLA, USERRA, and other leaves.

This video is 21m

HR Guidelines and Regulations: Compensation

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover FLSA and Title VII-Civil Rights Act and how they relate to compensation.

This video is 15m

HR Guidelines and Regulations: Employee and Labor Relations

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover labor relations involving the ADEA and ADA.

This video is 8m

HR Guidelines and Regulations: Recruitment

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover recruitment and how it relates to interviewing, Affirmative Action, and the Equal Pay Act.

This video is 5m

HR Guidelines and Regulations: Employment Termination

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover employment termination. Legal requirements and laws that go along with the employee termination process will be discussed.

This video is 21m

Hypersensitivities 1

In this lecture, Barbara Bonke MS, MT(ASCP)SI describes the difference between hypersensitivities and allergies, the different types of immune responses and specifics about type I hypersensitivities.

This video is 31m

Hypersensitivities 2

This lecture describes type II, III and IV hypersensitivities with examples.

This video is 32m

Automated Microbiology Series: Identification and Sensitivities

The Automated Microbiology Series provides examples of the innovative processes in Microbiology and how they impact lab workflow and patient care. This video focuses on identification and sensitivities.

This video is 3m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization - Nomenclature

This lecture will cover FISH Probes and Procedure including specimen and cell type, probe types and probe strategies, and FISH procedure and analysis.

This video is 26m

Inspections of Blood Donor and Transfusion Medicine Laboratories

This lecture talks about Inspections of Blood Donor and Transfusion Medicine Laboratories.

This video is 23m

Introduction to the ABO Blood Group

The ABO blood group system is the most important in transfusion medicine. This presentation covers basic ABO inheritance, antigen production and expression, and weak subgroups.

This video is 46m

Introduction to Pipetting

This tutorial provides an introduction to proper pipetting technique for mechanical two-stop pipettes.

Introduction to Antibody Identification

This lecture talks about introductory antibody identification.

This video is 17m

Introduction to Flow Cytometry

This presentation will discuss the principles of flow cytometry, components of the flow cytometer, and applications in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

This video is 39m

Introduction to the Rhesus Blood Group

The Rh blood group system is one of the largest and most polymorphic. This lecture describes several Rh antigens and antibodies of clinical significance, Weak D phenotypes, and rare phenotypes that result from deletions and gene mutations.

This video is 50m

Introduction to Urine Drug Screening

Urine drug testing is commonly used for investigation of unknown ingestions and compliance monitoring. This presentation discusses the rationale for using urine as a specimen type, the common analytical techniques used for testing, and important considerations for interpretation of results.

This video is 32m

Cytogenetics for Beginners Series: ISCN Nomenclature

The international system for human cytogenetic nomenclature (ISCN) is used throughout the world to provide shorthand descriptions of human chromosome complement and its abnormalities. This lecture will cover ISCN Nomenclature.

MLS Nomenclature Practice Sheet PDF
MLS Nomenclature Practice Sheet With Answers PDF

This video is 38m

Financial Management: Effective Budgeting in the Laboratory

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture covers effective budgeting in the laboratory.

This video is 35m

Laboratory Diagnosis of Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemia

This presentation will review the pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory findings, and recent advances in the field of hemoglobinpathies and thalassemias. It will also highlight laboratory testing methodologies including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary electrophoresis, and molecular analysis to diagnose thalassemias.

This video is 52m

Laboratory Diagnosis of Vaginitis

This lecture will briefly cover the clinical presentation, point-of-care testing, and laboratory diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis, and trichomoniasis. It will provide a broad overview of common testing modalities including nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT). Codetection of vaginitis agents and other sexually transmitted infections will also be addressed.

This video is 38m

Laboratory Evaluation of Kidney Function

This presentation discusses laboratory tests commonly used to evaluate kidney function including serum creatinine, glomerular flow rate (GFR), inulin clearance, urine albumin, and albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR). It also reviews the current clinical practice guidelines for assessing chronic kidney disease.

This video is 45m

Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Workflow

Mass spectrometry allows for the identification and quantitation of specific analytes with greater sensitivity and specificity than many other lab techniques. This video will show the typical workflow of the liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).

This video is 6m

The Lewis System

The Lewis system is unique among blood group systems in that the antigens are not manufactured within the erythrocyte, nor do they form an integral part of the cytoskeletal membrane. While antibodies against antigens in this system are fairly commonly encountered, they are generally not considered to be clinically significant in transfusion. Because Lewis phenotype expression is based upon the interaction of several genes, and because the phenotype expression can be transient, the Lewis system is a unique system to learn about.

This video is 33m

Lipids, Cholesterol, and Lipoproteins: Understanding CVD Risk

Lipids and lipoproteins are a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). After a brief overview of CVD, this presentation will discuss the role of triglycerides and low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the context of CVD. Additionally, an overview of lipid testing recommendations and laboratory methodologies for measurement of lipids and lipoproteins will be provided.

This video is 54m

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

This lecture will cover Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and how it relates to computer networks, interface software, and other systems. It will also cover how the LIS has increased workflow efficiency and quality in medical laboratories.

This video is 36m

Loading a Hemacytometer for Manual Cell Count

This video provides a basic overview on how to load a hemacytometer for manual cell count.

This video is 4m

Lyme Disease

This lecture focuses on how Lyme disease is transmitted, how to interpret Lyme disease and symptoms, and diagnosis and laboratory testing.

This video is 38m

Lymphocytes: Cells With Many Faces

This lecture will discuss the morphologic features of abnormal lymphocytes in the peripheral blood and the importance of initial evaluation for the diagnostic work up. An explanation of normal T- and B- cell development and a review of ICSH recommendations for the standardization of nomenclature of lymphocytes will be provided.

This video is 55m

Review of Malaria and Plasmodium Species

This is a basic overview of malaria and the causative agent, Plasmodium species. This lecture will cover the life cycle of the parasite, the species' differentiating characteristics in the human host, and case studies for Plasmodium falciparum. P. ovale, P. vivax, P. malariae. 

This video is 48m

Automated Microbiology Series: MALDI-TOF

The Automated Microbiology Series provides examples of the innovative processes in Microbiology and how they impact lab workflow and patient care. This video focuses on MALDI-TOF.

This video is 2m

Principles of Collaborative Management

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover principles of collaborative management with an emphasis on communication and feedback.

This video is 22m

Management Functions

This lecture provides an understanding of the major roles and functions for effective laboratory management, the qualities and style effective managers should possess, and the basic components of the ornganizational planning and implementation process.

This video is 36m

Management Decision Making and Process Improvement

Decision making and process improvement are important skills for managers, but can certainly be used by everyone. This lecture covers the steps managers should take to make the best decisions, the eight traps that affect decision making and how to avoid them, and methodologies for process improvement with tools that can be used to continuously improve.

This video is 57m

Microscopy of CSF and Body Fluids

This lecture focuses on the microscopy of cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, and pericardial fluid. Both normal and abnormal cell types will be shown and features that help distinguish benign from malignant cytology will be discussed. Recommendations for additional ancillary studies will also be explored.

This video is 46m

Introduction to Blood Parasites: It May Be a Bloody Mess, But It Is Worth Knowing

The most common blood parasites are reviewed in this presentation with a strong focus on best practice for microscopy, as well as adjunct methods of diagnosis for unique clinical presentations.

This video is 1h, 6m

Introduction to Parasitology: The Basics Are Just the Beginning

The parasites that infect humans are broad and diverse. Though many teaching and review content focuses on the common GI parasites, this presentation will focus instead on the other body sites that can be infected by parasites.

This video is 1h, 4m

Wonderful World of Weirdobacters!

This video will review cases involving unusual and interesting organisms one might encounter in the clinical microbiology laboratory.

This video is 1h, 1m

Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics

This lecture is designed to provide a broad background in the study of human genome structure and function and how this knowledge is applied to clinical testing. This lecture will cover basic molecular biology concepts that provides the foundations of major molecular techniques commonly performed in clinical laboratories, including karyotype testing, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal microarray, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assays. Specimen requirements, advantages, and limitations of each technique will also be discussed.

This video is 49m

Nematodes

Overview of Nematodes (round worms) that can cause human disease. This includes identification of and life cycle of the organisms and impact on infected patients.

This video is 10m

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Importance of Clinical Information for Optimal Genetic Test Selection and Interpretation

This presentation will focus on how genetic counselors utilize clinical information to complete a genetic test review to ascertain that the right test is ordered for the right patients at the right time. The presentation will illustrate specific costs savings, stemming from optimal genetic test selection and interpretation, to the patient, insurer, and hospital. The importance of clinical information to the post-analytic test interpretation process will also be discussed.

This video is 57m

Other Blood Parasites

Overview of Trypanosomes, Leishmania and Microfiilaria species. Stains used to detect parasites, diseases caused by these parasites, morphology of the different species and other hosts involved in the life cycles.

This video is 11m

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Interference by Dietary Supplements in Lab Assays

This lecture discusses interferences in laboratory assays that can affect test results and potentiality impact patient care. During this presentation, the mechanisms underlying such interferences will be discussed, along with ways of detecting and possible solutions.

This video is 45m

Cases in Parasitology

This presentation will cover fun, bizarre cases in Parasitology. The route of infection for various foodborne parasites and the clinical presentation of zoonotic parasites will be discussed.

This video is 55m

Phlebotomy Ps and Qs: Problems and Quandaries in Specimen Collection

Phlebotomists routinely encounter dangerous conditions, problem patients, and other issues during blood collection. This session will suggest techniques that can help you avoid or safely manage these difficulties. Areas to be discussed include:

• risks associated with venous blood collection, such as improper vein selection and needlestick exposure
• unusual patient situations that impact phlebotomy practice, including the cancer and bariatric patient
• communication barriers and methods to improve patient interactions, like developing good listening skills and effective communication approaches with the elderly

Designed for phlebotomists and phlebotomy students who have comprehension of the basics of the venipuncture technique, this session will enhance your skills, build your knowledge base, and help you deliver the highest quality in patient care.

This video is 60m

Plasmodium and Babesia

Overview of species that cause Malaria as well as Babesia. This includes the life cycles of the organisms, clinical features of disease and stages of Malaria.

This video is 11m

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Case Review: HLA and Platelets

An 81 year old, B positive female with a history of hemochromatosis, multiple sclerosis, IBS and was recently diagnosed with AML presents with a WBC 2.83k/uL, Hgb 7.5 g/dL, and platelets 6,000/uL. This case review will discuss human leukocyte antigens and how HLA antibodies affect transfusions.

This video is 14m

Performance and Professional Development

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover performance evaluation and professional development.

This video is 11m

Protozoa

Overview of Protozoa (single cell parasites) including amoeba, flagellates, coccidians and ciliates. This will include testing protocols, stains used, morphology and life cycles of selected species.

This video is 19m

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Quality Control Essentials: Using Graphs for QC Analysis

This tutorial will demonstrate the use the graphs and charts for quality control analysis, the difference between trends and shifts, and introduce basic Westgard rules.

Quality Control Essentials: Overview

This tutorial will cover the rationale for performing quality control. It will also provide examples of the differences between quality controls for qualitative and quantitative tests.

Quality Control Essentials: Quality Assurance Plan

This tutorial will cover how to apply quality control processes to create a quality assurance plan, along with the importance of critical thinking in troubleshooting quality control.

Quality Control Essentials: Important Statistics

This tutorial will discuss the basic definitions of quality control statistics.

Quality Control Essentials: Coefficient of Variation

This tutorial will discuss the Central Limit Theorem and the advantage of using coefficient of variation in quality control.

Compliance Issues: The Regulations - Part 2

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and compliance program guidance.

This video is 16m

Resolution of ABO Discrepancies

This lecture will cover identifying ABO discrepancies, describe several causes of these discrepancies, and include necessary follow-up testing that is required in the resolution of these discrepancies.

This video is 53m

Review of Diabetes Mellitus

This presentation will describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. There will be an emphasis on diagnostic tests, including measuring HbA1c, blood glucose levels, and performing an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

This video is 36m

Review of Urinalysis Testing

This presentation provides a brief overview of urinalysis testing methods.

This video is 30m

Roles of the Clinical Laboratory in Pain Management

In this presentation, Dr. McMillin discusses the roles of the clinical laboratory in pain management.

This video is 12m

Serology Testing in Multiple Myeloma

This lecture discusses the clinical presentation of patients with plasma cell dyscrasias and the assays used to support their diagnosis. Testing methodology and potential interferences are presented in the context of clinical case scenarios.

This video is 57m

Spotlight on Testing Technology: Bioinformatics Analytics in Genetic Testing

This video gives insight into the field of bioinformatics and how Analytics are used in genomic testing to aid in testing accuracy when working with large volumes of data.

This video is 5m

Spotlight on Testing: High-Resolution HLA Genotyping by Next-Generation Sequencing

This short video discusses high-resolution HLA genotyping by Next-Generation Sequencing.

This video is 5m

Spotlight on Testing Technologies: An Overview of Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry

This presentation briefly discusses the basics of Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry.

This video is 5m

Spotlight on Testing: Molecular Diagnostics of Gastrointestinal Parasites

This short video discusses molecular diagnostics of gastrointestinal parasites.

This video is 7m

Sterile Technique

This course demonstrates the use of the sterile technique and provides an explanation of why it is necessary for Microbiology.

Proper Use of the Sterile Tubing Welder

The collection and processing of blood products often requires manipulation and transfer of the blood products between various containers. The sterile tubing welder provides technology for connecting sterile blood containers without compromising the sterility of the fluid pathway and maintaining a functionally closed system. This tutorial will cover the sterile tubing welding process.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

This lecture will cover testing recommendations for common STI pathogens namely, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.

This video is 30m

Testing a Test: Beyond Sensitivity and Specificity

This lecture covers performance evaluation of diagnostic tests. Traditional performance measures such as sensitivity, specificity, and ROC curves are reviewed. Reasons for differences in diagnostic studies are examined including real differences, threshold effects, sources of bias, and random variation. Shortcomings of the traditional approaches to test evaluation are also discussed and alternative approaches such as diagnostic research (vs test research), clinical trial evaluation, and cost-effectiveness evaluation are presented.

This video is 63m

Testing Methodologies of Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2

This presentation will briefly describe the symptoms, transmission, and management of herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). There will be an emphasis on diagnostic testing methodologies including viral cultures, DFA stains, PCR testing, serologic assays, and immunohistochemical stains.

This video is 32m

Trematodes

Overview of Trematodes (flukes) that can cause human disease. The presentation includes morphology, identification and life cycle of the parasites.

This video is 8m

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How to do Proper Tube Shaking Technique

This video will instruct you on the proper method to read tubes for blood banking including grading reactions.

This video is 6m

Update in Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders

This lecture will address different types of RBC membrane disorders including hereditary spherocytosis (HS), hereditary elliptocytosis (HE), hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (HPP), and hereditary stomatocytosis (HSt). This lecture will also discuss these disorders’ pathophysiology and utilization of NGS for diagnostic identification.

This video is 51m

Validation Essentials of a New Automated Method

This video will describe the method validation process for new automated instrumentation. An example of an automated urinalysis instrument is used throughout this presentation to demonstrate the method validation process.

This video is 30m

Method Validation and Verification

This lecture will provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of method/assay verification and validation. Best laboratory practices will be described for studies required by CLIA regulations for waved versus nonwaived test categorization.

This video is 59m

Work Groups and Dynamics

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover components of a work group and group dynamics.

This video is 17m

Work Descriptions and Worker Selection

Based upon the book, Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes by Dr. Denise Harmening, this lecture will cover job analysis, work descriptions, and worker selection.

This video is 13m

How to Perform a Wright Stain

This video will instruct you on how to create a manual Wright stain.

This video is 3m