PANEL: Specimen Collection and Laboratory Safety

The following items will be discussed in this panel presentation:

• How samples are collected and processed to be tested in reference laboratories
• The Best practices in collecting respiratory (swab) specimens and the effective protection for sampling staff
• The effective protection for laboratory professionals when handling blood, urine, stool, and respiratory specimens
• Next-generation sequencing as it plays an important role in the diagnosis
• The utility of nucleic acid test and antibody (IgM / IgG) test, i.e., importance of sampling locations, clinical sensitivity and specificity, time window for the test

This panel discussion is provided in collaboration with: 

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North American Chinese Clinical Chemists Association

The North American Chinese Clinical Chemistry Association (NACCCA) is a non-profit organization that currently serves hundreds of clinical chemists, scientists, physicians, and physicians from many different countries.

This panel discussion was organized by NACCCA and includes two additional scientific presentations. Laboratory methods, positive rate on various specimens, and method validation process will be introduced. The panel forum will focus on specimen collection process and safety for laboratory professionals.