The microbiologist at Haukeland University Hospital started automating bacteriology in the autumn of 2022.
What experiences are we left with, now four years later? How has everyday life changed?
We will hear about the development of the automated bacteriological laboratory at Haukeland, with a focus on the transition from manual work to an automated and standardized workflow. Although many processes are now automated, such as seeding, incubation, imaging and identification, cultivation on agar dishes is still the cornerstone of bacteriological diagnostics.
The automation in Bergen started four years ago and has gradually been expanded to more sample types and to 24/7 operation. The new solutions provide increased efficiency, traceability and less manual pre-analytical work, but make one more vulnerable to instrument and software problems and mean that you still have to have a backup plan if the technology fails.
Practical information
The lunch lecture will be held on Teams. There will be an opportunity to ask questions in the meeting chat.
The lecture will be recorded and sent out to registered participants afterwards.
