64. Let’s talk tests with Let’s Talk Micro

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

In this episode Jame and Callum are joined by Louis, host of the let's talk micro podcast.
Listen in for a discussion on what a Biomedical Scientist is and how to become one. We explore the key details that clinicians need to add to their specimen request details; and ponder how laboratory managers can make this easier for clinicians.
How to request a test:
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/how-to-request-a-test-a-clinicians-guide-to-the-interpretation-and-evaluation-of-medical-tests-9780192866615?cc=gb&lang=en&
Let's talk micro podcast:
https://rss.com/podcasts/letstalkmicro/

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Chapters

1. "Podcast Collaboration (00:00:00)

2. Role of Biomedical Scientists and Clinicians (00:08:20)

3. Importance of Properly Labeled Specimens (00:14:43)

4. Clinical Details Impacting Lab Testing (00:20:17)

5. Safety in Labs, Proper Sample Handling (00:26:33)

6. Importance of Communication in Microbiology Lab (00:32:22)