Off the Bench
Scientific and not-so-scientific ideas in laboratory medicine. We share ideas and talk nerdy.
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Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Sam and Lindsey interview Beth Warning, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, instructor with the University of Cincinnati-College of Allied Health Sciences, about the importance of sharing knowledge and succession planning in the laboratory. As more technologists begin to retire, or move on to other opportunities, they take with them a wealth of knowledge of laboratory procedures and organizational history. How can we retain this expertise in specific lab methods and basic tenets of testing?
Learn more in Beth's March 5 ASCLS webinar, Knowledge Sharing and Succession Planning in the Laboratory.
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
To kick off Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2019 (April 21-27), Sam and Lindsey discuss the origin of Lab Week, ideas to celebrate, and where to find resources. Happy Lab Week and enjoy the bonus episode!
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Hear about the educational journey of active ASCLS member Kyle Riding, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Central Florida.
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Lindsey and Sam explain waived tests, which are test systems cleared by the FDA for home use and those tests designated by CLIA as simple tests that carry a low risk for an incorrect result. They also discuss a new CLIA-waived automated hematology analyzer and impacts on the clinical laboratory profession.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Hosts Samantha Treutel and Lindsey Davenport-Landry discuss plans for the 2019 Lab Week Run (April 21-27) and why you should sign up now.
Off the Bench
This podcast from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is hosted by three medical laboratory scientists, Sophia Chandrasekar, Galina Dronova, and Justin Hanenberg. They explore a wide range of topics that relate to medical laboratory science, including the latest advancements and trends, career opportunities and advice in the field, and updates from ASCLS.