Application of Microsampling for Improved Clinical Care

Event Details

Date:

Thursday, 11 May 2023 - Thursday, 11 May 2023

Time:

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Room:

Auditiorium

Location:

RBWH Education Centre, Block 1 Cnr Bowen Bridge Rd & Butterfield St Royal Brisbane & Women`s Hospital Herston, Queensland

URL:

https://cre-respond.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/1892

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Repeated blood sampling of paediatric patients using conventional methods results in relatively large amounts of blood drawn, which is inconvenient and not optimal given the limited availability of blood. Microsampling techniques facilitate collection of samples from a finger or heel prick, which involves much smaller volumes of blood. However, the applicability of micro over conventional sampling and antibiotic dosing requires further validation.

This workshop aims to expand practitioners’ understanding of the benefits and limitations of the application of microsampling to therapeutic drug monitoring. Participants will also learn about the application of microsampling in toxicokinetic and pharmacokinetic studies and the qualitative and quantitative challenges associated with this technique.

Learning objectives

Understanding the application of microsampling to therapeutic drug monitoring
Understanding the application of microsampling to toxicokinetics / pharmacokinetic studies
Challenges associated with microsampling, qualitative and quantitative