{"id":83,"date":"2026-05-04T04:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T04:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mealabacademy.com\/la\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-05-07T04:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:16:30","slug":"quality-control-in-poct-fluorescence-analyzers-enhancing-accuracy-with-i-chroma-readers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mealabacademy.com\/la\/quality-control-in-poct-fluorescence-analyzers-enhancing-accuracy-with-i-chroma-readers\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Control in POCT Fluorescence Analyzers: Enhancing Accuracy with i-Chroma Readers."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"83\" class=\"elementor elementor-83\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74def7bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74def7bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e536a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e536a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Date: 7th May, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60220407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60220407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comprehensive training course is tailored for Medical Laboratory Officers aiming to deepen their understanding of quality control practices in point-of-care testing (POCT) with fluorescence analyzers. In today\u2019s fast-paced clinical environments, obtaining accurate and reliable test results is essential for effective patient management. The i-Chroma immunoassay reader is a trusted tool in rapid diagnostics, but ensuring its optimal performance necessitates a solid understanding of quality control principles. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the skills needed to enhance the accuracy of their testing processes, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training is designed to provide a practical approach using the i-Chroma immunoassay reader to reinforce quality control principles and enhance participants&#8217; skills in real-world applications.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Globally Oriented<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training is globally oriented, reflecting international best practices in quality control for fluorescence analyzers in point-of-care testing. The course emphasizes standardized protocols that align with global health standards, equipping attendees with the knowledge to implement effective i-Chroma reader quality control practices to enhance the accuracy of their tests.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find Your Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training will significantly enhance participants&#8217; career development by providing essential skills and knowledge in quality control for fluorescence analyzers and point-of-care testing. Upon completion of the training, participants will earn 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc998b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc998b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efc81e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efc81e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a09e971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a09e971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p 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