Hemolysis is the #1 source of preanalytical error and can impact potassium results—potentially leading to inappropriate or delayed patient treatment, unnecessary sample recollection, inefficient staff/nursing time and high costs.1–7 Hemolysis detection has not been available for blood gas testing until now. 

Our speakers will discuss hemolysis prevalence and impact throughout the hospital, and optimizing patient care and safety with integrated hemolysis detection at the point of care. Q&A to follow.

Objectives:

• Identify data and insights on the impact of hemolysis in whole blood potassium testing
• Outline the specific patient care impact of hemolysis in emergency and neonatal care
• Discuss the experience of adopting a new hemolysis detection technology and practice, to improve quality of care