QAP Laboratory Haematology: Quality in every drop
Tracks
HSANZ
| Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| 515 |
Speaker
Dr Ioannis Giannoutsos
Staff Specialist
NSW Health Pathology
Morphology QAP review
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMBiography
Ms Elinor Cobbin
Scientist
RCPAQAP
Digital differential – lessons from the first EQA for digital morphology instrumentation
11:00 AM - 11:20 AMBiography
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.
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 AMBiography
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 PMBiography
Dr Ioannis Giannoutsos
Staff Specialist
NSW Health Pathology
Chairperson
Biography
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.
