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200

This in vitro diagnostic device automates specimen processing in both fully and semi-automated modes, handling tasks like barcoding, inoculating, and streaking plated media.

What is the BD Kiestra™ InoqulA?

200

This manager put down their cancelation reports and traded it in for a wedding bouquet this September.

Who is Jennifer Nicholson?

200

The test with the second highest cancellations is Troponin T High Sensitivity (Roche).  This is the biggest cancellation reason for Troponin T High Sensitivity (Roche).

What is Unsatisfactory Specimen- Specimen Hemolyzed (4,664 cancellation from January to September)?

200

The question the Net Promoter Score (NPS) goal is based on. 

What is "Likelihood to recommend service"?

200

The first LDU was held in March of this year. 

What is 2023?

400

Even when the lab is empty, this system will keep automatically tracking room temperature, humidity, and equipment conditions. But don’t be fooled by its quiet nature. It will sound the alarm if anything drifts out of range.

What is TempTrak?

400

This manager was once a lab technician in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Who is Vicki Erickson?

400

The original cancellation comment the Q&S wanted to reduce usage of. 

What is "Other"?

400

This is the system NPS goal.

What is 86.0% likelihood to recommend?

400

The exercise that was performed at LDU last October. 

What is Jazzercise? 

600

This automated coagulation analyzer uses electromagnetic viscosity detection to monitor steel ball oscillation in a cuvette and performs chromogenic and immunoassays using light absorbency at 405 nm and 540 nm.

What is the Stago?

600

As an outdoor enthusiast, this manager has spent 10 years exploring the Appalachian mountains with his family. 

Who is Max Tynuv?

600

The highest cancellation comment used since Jan 1, 2025.

What is Duplicate (at 36,780)? 

600

They are the current Customer Experience pacesetter. 

Who is Peter Vogtlin?
600

This theme at the last LDU had attendee's dressing pretty in pink. 

What is Breast Cancer Awareness?

800

This handheld analyzer uses a cartridge and just a few drops of blood to deliver results for blood gas, chemistry, and coagulation tests in about two minutes.

What is the i-STAT?

800

This manager saw Charli XCX live not once but twice this year!

Who is Matt Dodor?

800

This department had the largest reduction in cancellations from January to September.

What is UU Hematology (which saw a decrease of 1,373 cancellations)?

800

The number of days patients have to respond after receiving a survey. 

What is 14?

800
Popular at college campus parties, this game was played at the "field day" LDU. 

What is Flip Cup?

1000

Used in urgent care, CSC locations, and the Containment Lab, this pint-sized powerhouse of clinical chemistry spins reagent discs filled with diluents and test-specific beads to perform photometric testing on whole blood and plasma samples.

What is Piccolo?

1000

These two managers were graduates of the prestigious Fairview CLS program in 2007.

Who are Stephanie Harbaugh and John Dvorak?

1000

There were this many lost specimen cancellations since Jan 1, 2025 (within 10).

What is 66?

1000

The standard report that shows all questions asked in the patient survey. 

What is Dashboard Summary?

1000

One of the two HR Representatives that were guest speakers at LDU in 2023.

Who are Tammy Aragoni and Amy Worthingham?