WORKSHOP REVIEW "CURRENT ISSUES IN CLINICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS IN UKRAINE – 2024"

The workshop highlighted the urgent need for medical laboratories to adapt to the current challenges caused by military actions and to prepare for post-war recovery. Participants discussed key problems and trends, including: implementation of the international standard ISO 15189:2022 and the use of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines; organization of laboratory operations during emergencies, crises, and radiation exposure events; application of phage therapy to fight antimicrobial resistance; standardization of urine analysis following the recommendations of the EFLM; development of a professional standard for chemical pathologists, among other issues. The event was a significant step toward improving the quality of laboratory diagnostics in Ukraine. The implementation of international standards, development of innovative approaches and the strengthening of collaboration between laboratories will enhance the efficiency of work and ensure timely response to the needs of clinicians and patients, even in times of crisis.