Unlocking the future of blood collection: a step-by-step guide for the performance assessment of capillary sampling methods

​​​Verifying alternative capillary sampling methods for the responsible development of decentralized blood collection using a new methodology based on Six Sigma.

As alternative blood sampling methods continue to grow due to phlebotomist shortages and the need for person-centered care, it is vital to support these innovations with solid scientific validation. This webinar introduces the σ3-methodology, a Six Sigma-based approach developed to measure and verify the accuracy and precision of alternative blood sampling methods like lateral upper-arm blood collection (LUBC). Join us to explore this methodology, learn about its clinical impact, and understand how it can enhance diagnostic care by enabling safe and effective decentralized sample collection at home.

​Of specific interest for:

  • Clinical laboratory professionals seeking to improve sampling accuracy.
  • Quality assurance specialists in diagnostic labs.
  • Researchers exploring alternative sampling methods.
  • Regulatory affairs professionals in healthcare.
  • Healthcare providers interested in patient-friendly sampling options.​

​​What you will learn

  • What sampling method-induced imprecision is, how to measure it, and why it should not be overlooked in the performance assessment
  • Key principles of newly developed methodology called σ3-methodology
  • Results of a verification of an upper-arm blood collection device

Speakers

Vincent Molenaar

PhD candidate and Global Market Manager Alternative Sampling, Leiden University Medical Center (NeLL - National eHealth Living Lab) and Greiner Bio-One, The Netherlands

Vincent Molenaar is an experienced professional specializing in the innovative and complex field of medical diagnostics and blood collection technologies. With a focus on decentralized blood collection, Vincent is passionate about making blood collection easier. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the National eHealth Living Lab of Leiden University Medical Centre, where his research focuses on advancing digital decentralized diagnostics. In parallel, Vincent works at Greiner Bio-One as the Global Market Manager for Alternative Sampling within the Global Market Management team.

Neil Spooner

Director Spooner Bioanalytical Solutions & Chair Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group

Neil is the Founder of Spooner Bioanalytical Solutions, helping companies to integrate biological fluid microsampling, and patient centric sampling and analysis into workflows. He also works with organizations to develop technologies and introduce them to the market. Neil also assists organizations with their understanding of emerging trends in the pharmaceutical industry and bioanalysis. Neil is a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, Editor in Chief of the journal, Bioanalysis, Founder of the Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group and Co-Chair of the Reid Bioanalytical Forum. He has published over 70 peer reviewed manuscripts and delivered over 50 podium presentations.​​​​​​​

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