Session date: 
10/29/2026 - 12:00am to 1:00pm

TITLE: Clinical Chemistry Grand Rounds: Capillary blood fingertip self collection using the BD SST MiniDraw device

Presenter: Brad S Karon, M.D., Ph.D.​

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Define the limitations of capillary blood self collection for basic chemistry testing using a fingerstick collection device.​

    2. State the analytes within the basic metabolic profile that are most challenging to perform accurately by capillary self collection.​

    3. Recognize the limitations of hemolysis index in screening for unacceptable samples collected by a capillary self collection device.​

 

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
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Location: 
Rochester, MN
United States
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Presenter: 
Brad S Karon, M.D., Ph.D.​
Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
Minnesota
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