Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO 2009
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Rare Donor Programs: The Impact of Molecular Screening, Computerization, Globalization and Population Changes
Track
:
TC-Technical/Clinical
Program Code:
9212-TC
Date:
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
EST
Location:
394
DIRECTOR
:
Dr. Connie Westhoff, PHD, SBB, Director, New York Blood Center
MODERATOR
:
Dr. Connie Westhoff, PHD, SBB, Director, New York Blood Center
SPEAKER
(S):
Silvano Wendel, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Hospital Sirio Libanes - Blood Bank
Bill Flegel, MD, Chief, Laboratory Services Section, National Institutes of Health
Anne Long, MD, Hema-Quebec
Ziyan Zhu, MD, Professor, Shanghai Blood Center
Description
The implementation and use of molecular screening methods would be predicted to have a significant impact on donor screening and identification of rare donor units. This session will explore screening approaches currently applied in the US, Canada, Brazil, Europe, and China. The program will highlight population-specific challenges and address communication, standardization of testing and a vision for the future.
- Review the history, international relationships, and impact of globalization on rare donor programs.
- Share screening approaches for rare donors and describe the impact of screening with molecular testing methods.
- Understand the infectious disease testing challenges and generate dialogue, discussion, and vision for the future.
| 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.
This session is a part of:
Online Access
(Code: 9212MA/9212NA/9212MN/9212NN)
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