ISLAMABAD: An educational session titled `Beyond the Blood Draw: Tackling Pre-Analytical Errors in Clinical Labs` was conducted for the pathology team of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital Islamabad.

The event was a collaborative effort by Shifa International Hospital, Shifa Center for Professional Excellence (SCOPE) and eShifa Home Health Services, aimed at enhancing awareness and practices in clinical laboratories.

It brought together medical professionals, laboratory experts, and healthcare leaders to address the critical issue of pre-analytical errors in laboratory diagnostics.

Section Head of Chemical Pathology, Dr. Ghazanfar Abbas, was the keynote speaker at the event. He provided insights into the technical and operational challengesfacedin clinicallabs.

Medical Director Dr. Sana Maroof emphasised the significance of minimising pre-analytical errors and the strategies that can be implemented to achieve the goal.

She extended her gratitude to the PAF team for their collaborative and sustained efforts over the years in advancing clinical excellence and ensuring accurate patient diagnoses, which are critical for effective management and care.