Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2009
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Review of Donor Testing & Confirmatory Tests
Track
:
TECHNICAL/CLINICAL
Program Code:
094578
Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Jennifer Rhamy, MBA, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB, HP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LABORATORY ACCREDITATION, THE JOINT COMMISSION
MODERATOR
:
Kristina Williams, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQIA, CQA(ASQ), Senior Program Associate, Biomedical Headquarters, American Red Cross
SPEAKER
(S):
Jack Hager, MS, MT(ASCP), SBB, Director of Testing, American Red Cross, National Testing Lab Portland
Gene Robertson, Ph.D.
Description
This audio conference is designed as a review of donor testing for those who are not actively working in a laboratory performing infectious disease testing. The speakers will review the methodology and performance of the current screening and confirmatory assays and their impact on blood safety.
- Describe the confirmatory test for each of the blood screening assays.
- List the mandated and commonly performed assays for blood donor screening and the reactive rates of each.
- Name the equipment used for blood donor screening.
- Outline the role of NAT testing versus serology in detecting the presence of infectious diseases in a blood donor.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
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