Microbiology, a Behind the Scenes Look (Individual)

This session will have a look behind the scenes of a tissue bank microbiology laboratory. Why do lab samples have to meet certain criteria for processing? Why are collection devices laboratory specific? Why is a specific size tissue sample required for testing? Why is lab sample shipping important? Why is there a time limit on the lab samples?

During this presentation, we will discuss microbiology test method validation regarding donor-related lab samples and environmental-type cultures. We will also do an overview of common microorganisms and methods for identification.

Miranda Malone, MT (ASCP), CTBS

Director of Laboratory Sciences

LifeNet Health

Miranda is the Director of Laboratory Sciences at LifeNet Health and is responsible for production laboratory operations at the corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA as well as the Renton, WA site. Miranda has been with LifeNet Health for over 25 years and has served in several laboratory roles.

Miranda earned her B.S. Medical Technology degree from Old Dominion University and is a board registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. She is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist with the American Association of Tissue Banks.

Miranda and her husband are empty nesters spending all their free time spoiling their two puppies and living the outdoor life of Lake Gaston, NC, and Snowshoe, WV.