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QAP Laboratory Haematology: Quality in every drop

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HSANZ
Monday, October 19, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Speaker

Dr Ioannis Giannoutsos
Staff Specialist
NSW Health Pathology

Morphology QAP review

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Biography

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Ms Elinor Cobbin
Scientist
RCPAQAP

Digital differential – lessons from the first EQA for digital morphology instrumentation

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Biography

Elinor Cobbin is a dedicated Haematology Scientist at RCPAQAP, based in St Leonards, NSW, where she specialises in supporting and developing quality assurance programs that enhance laboratory performance and contribute to improved patient outcomes across the healthcare sector. With a special interest in morphological assessment, her current focus is the implementation of external quality assurance (EQA) for digital morphology systems in haematology. Elinor collaborates closely with colleagues and laboratories across the sector, contributing her expertise to strengthen quality outcomes in haematology diagnostics.
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Mr Junho Kim
Senior Scientist
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs

Transfusion EQA – improving laboratory practice and patient safety

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Biography

Senior Scientist in Transfusion at RCPAQAP. I began my career at Auckland City Hospital, and I have extensive experience in transfusion science, quality assurance, and laboratory practice, supporting continuous improvement in pathology services.
Dr Ioannis Giannoutsos
Staff Specialist
NSW Health Pathology

Resolving uncertainties - Q&A with the morphology QAP team

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Biography

Dr Ioannis Giannoutsos
Staff Specialist
NSW Health Pathology

Chairperson

Biography

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Ms Elinor Cobbin
Scientist
RCPAQAP

Chairperson

Biography

Elinor Cobbin is a dedicated Haematology Scientist at RCPAQAP, based in St Leonards, NSW, where she specialises in supporting and developing quality assurance programs that enhance laboratory performance and contribute to improved patient outcomes across the healthcare sector. With a special interest in morphological assessment, her current focus is the implementation of external quality assurance (EQA) for digital morphology systems in haematology. Elinor collaborates closely with colleagues and laboratories across the sector, contributing her expertise to strengthen quality outcomes in haematology diagnostics.
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