Tuesday November 17, 2015
Agenda:
4:00 – 5:00 PM Board Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 PM Mixer
6:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 PM Robert Fitzgerald, Ph.D
8:00 – 9:00 PM Steven Binder
Bio-Rad Laboratories
19 Technology Drive E
Irvine, CA 92618
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Learn about advances in clinical chemistry, network with your peers, get two free CE credits, and a free dinner! You do not need to be an AACC member to attend.
If you cannot attend in person, join us via WebEx
Scientific Program (Submitted for 2 CE)
A. Clinical Toxicology And The Emergency Department: Partners in Poisoning
Robert L. Fitzgerald, Ph.D
Director of Toxicology and Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry
UC San Diego
Learning Objectives:
· Describe common causes of an elevated anion gap
· Describe common causes of an elevated osmolal gap
· Describe the utility of high resolution accurate mass time of flight mass spectrometry in the toxicology lab
B. What Is This LDT Thing All About? (And Who Will Make The Final Decision?)
Steven R. Binder
Senior Director of Technology Development
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Learning Objectives:
· List the goals for the FDA's proposal to regulate tests developed by laboratories
· Explain the importance of clinical validity as an attribute of tests developed
· Identify several groups that have stated positions regarding the proposed regulations
· Describe current expectations regarding the modification and implementation of the FDA's proposal
This Event is FREE Thanks to Generous Support from
Bio-Rad Laboratories