Grand Rounds: Specimen Collection and Test Interpretation in Microbiology: What do you need to know?
Virtual
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series:
Specimen Collection and Test Interpretation in Microbiology: What do you need to know?
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:00 - 12:45 PM EST
Join a Clinical Pathologist and Clinical Microbiologist for a practical discussion focused on common challenges clinicians face with microbiology tests. This session will address key issues like proper specimen collection, storage, and transport to avoid errors that compromise results. Gain insights into selecting the right tests and understanding complex culture and sensitivity reports. Explore how choices in ordering tests and difficulties in result interpretation can impact patient care. Tailored for clinicians, this 45-minute online session includes an interactive Q&A to address your specific concerns and improve you approach to using microbiology testing effectively.
Presenters:
Gaurav Sharma, MD, FCAP, Medical Director, Point of Care Testing and Provider Performed Microscopy; Division Head, Regional Laboratories
Linoj Samuel, PhD, D(ABMM), Division Health for Clinical Microbiology, Henry Ford Health System
Approved for .75 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™
Registration Fees:
Members - FREE
Active Emeritus - FREE
Emeritus/Retired/Life - $25
Non-members - $25
Office Staff - FREE
Member Students and Residents - FREE
Statement of Accreditation
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.