Lateral Flow Test Troubleshooting Deconstructed

Broadcast Date: September 20, 2024
Time: 7:00 am PT, 10:00 am ET, 16:00 CET

The results of lateral flow tests, which can reveal anything from the presence of infections to a pregnancy, can have far-reaching consequences in our lives. Although lateral flow tests are simple to administer and understand, problems with inaccurate results or poor performance caused by the complex materials and processes used to make test strips can be hard to spot.

Dr. Mansfield, an authority in diagnostics, will lead this webinar in which he will explain the ins and outs of lateral flow tests, offer broad approaches to diagnosing faulty strips, and walk participants through the implementation of corrective actions in several practical examples.

Key Learning Points

• Despite their ease of use, lateral flow test strips are intricate in terms of their design and fabrication, taking into account all the materials, chemistries, and manufacturing processes involved.
• When troubleshooting defective test strips, begin by defining the nature of the defect, followed by a basic review of the raw materials and fabrication processes, and then move on to more detailed analysis as needed.
• The implementation of corrective actions is contingent upon the nature of the initial defect, the specific stage in the manufacturing process where the defect took place, and the employees who were impacted.

A live Q&A session will follow the presentations, offering a chance to pose questions to our expert panelist.