Sunday, August 4, 2024

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

C2.2 + C2.3

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Clinical laboratory testing is conducted for a range of therapeutic, prognostic, diagnostic and psychosocial purposes. Such testing is useful for clinicians for diagnostic and assessment purposes, evaluate individual progress of bodily functions, establish baseline levels and monitor treatment or disease progression. Subsequently, the field of health and medicine relies heavily on access to laboratory testing to facilitate decision making. The importance of understanding the principles of laboratory testing for patients is of particular importance due to the increased interprofessional collaboration and multi-disciplinary teams managing patient care. Appropriate selection of the most rational laboratory testing is a critical component to optimise patient care, safety and efficiency of health systems. During this session we will discuss the the role of laboratory testing to facilitate clinical decision making, including therapeutic drug monitoring, screening and toxicology. We will discuss the role of pharmacists in interpreting laboratory data, the accuracy and limitations of results. Learning objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the impact of laboratory testing to an individual and community. 2. Outline factors that may influence laboratory testing markers. 3. Discuss the application of laboratory testing in pharmacy practice. Competency standards: 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 3.3, 3.6

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