Dr. Suresh D. R. Represents BGS MCH at QO Lab Manager Confluence 2026 in Bengaluru
The Quidel Ortho organization recently hosted the QO Lab Manager Confluence at the ITC Welcome Hotel in Bengaluru, bringing together a distinguished assembly of medical professionals and laboratory managers. Held on August 19, 2026, the event centered on the theme Lead Smarter, Manage Better, Deliver Faster. This high level gathering served as a critical platform for discussing the evolving landscape of diagnostic excellence and the implementation of robust quality frameworks within the modern clinical laboratory setting.
A central highlight of the confluence was a comprehensive technical session delivered by Dr. Suresh titled From IQC to Measurement of Uncertainty: Practical Approaches to Deriving Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty. The session addressed one of the most technical and demanding aspects of laboratory science by bridging the gap between theoretical quality standards and everyday clinical practice. Dr. Suresh provided the participants with a nuanced understanding of the relationship between internal quality control, analytical variation, and the precise calculation of measurement uncertainty.
Throughout the presentation, Dr. Suresh emphasized the strategic value of internal quality control data that laboratories generate on a routine basis. He demonstrated how this existing data can be effectively analyzed to monitor analytical performance and support the rigorous estimation of measurement uncertainty. By utilizing laboratory based examples, the session demystified complex statistical concepts and offered practical pathways for integrating these measures into routine laboratory workflows without disrupting operational efficiency.
The discourse also underscored the critical importance of measurement uncertainty in the context of the ISO 15189:2022 standards. The session detailed how achieving laboratory accreditation and maintaining superior quality assurance requires converting abstract management requirements into tangible, reproducible processes. This alignment ensures that diagnostic results remain both accurate and reliable, ultimately enhancing patient care and institutional credibility.
The event was attended by several prominent figures in the field of pathology and medical education, including Dr. Sujay Prasad from Neuberg Anand Reference Laboratory, Dr. Sumathi Vasudev representing Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, and Dr. Shylaja from Vydehi Medical College. Their participation fostered a collaborative environment where industry leaders could exchange insights on the future of laboratory management and the ongoing pursuit of diagnostic precision.
