Learn about a new topic and earn 1 P.A.C.E.® credit per webinar. All upcoming webinars are free for ASCLS members ($10 for nonmembers or customers). If you can’t attend live, register anyway—those who pre-register will receive access to the webinar recording.October 5, 7 pm ET
Topic: MALDI-TOF and the Laboratory: Advantages and Disadvantages
Presenter: Luis Plaza, MLS(ASCP)CM, Lead Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology, Microbiology Instructor at the University of Central Florida, and Let’s Talk Micro Podcast Host
Description: Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization – time of flight (MALDI-TOF) has made changes in the way we identify microorganisms in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Are you familiar with this method? In this session we’ll discuss MALDI-TOF and how this method has impacted the way we work in the laboratory.
Objectives:
- Explain how MALDI-TOF works and how it’s used in the laboratory.
- Describe the positive impact this method has had on clinical microbiology.
- Discuss how this method has changed the workflow and the challenges and disadvantages this presents.
Instruction Level: Intermediate
Registration: Free for ASCLS members; $10 for non-members
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