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COLA's Laboratory Enrichment Forum is the laboratory conference to attend!
You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with and learn from laboratory experts.
Venue: Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa
Date: May 4-6,2027
Beyond the Number: Mastering HbA1c Testing for Better Diabetes Care: Practical Insights, Pitfalls, and Real-World Cases from Emory University
HbA1c testing plays a central role in modern diabetes care, influencing diagnosis, treatment decisions, and long-term patient outcomes. Yet behind every HbA1c result lies a complex interplay of methodology, analytical performance, and clinical interpretation that laboratories must understand to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting.
Join Dr. Janetta Bryksin from Emory University School of Medicine for an engaging and practical discussion on the evolving role of HbA1c testing in the era of the 2023 ADA guidelines. This webinar will explore how different HbA1c methodologies work, where they excel, where they can fail, and what laboratories should consider when selecting, validating, or transitioning testing platforms.
Using real-world examples and challenging patient cases from Emory Healthcare, Dr. Bryksin will discuss common analytical interferences, hemoglobin variants, discordant results, and other situations where HbA1c interpretation becomes complicated. Participants will gain practical strategies for troubleshooting unexpected results, improving assay performance, and strengthening collaboration between the laboratory and clinicians.
For those who are passionate about laboratory science and interested in staying up-to-date with the latest accreditation news and industry insights, "Talk Lab To Me" is an engaging discourse podcast hosted by COLA, a leading physician-directed accrediting organization that provides education and accreditation services to laboratories of all sizes. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the latest developments in laboratory science and medicine, as well as in-depth interviews with regulators and industry thought leaders about the importance of regulatory compliance.
