Program Goals

Automation is essential in the modern laboratory.  Increased productivity is an obvious benefit of automation, but improved efficiency and increased confidence in results is where the true impact of automation lies.  In the last decade, advancements in automation and workflow improvements have had a major impact on laboratory diagnostic testing.  This educational activity will showcase the benefit of these advancements utilizing real life examples such as CT/NG and HIV Viral Load assays, and will also provide a glimpse into the future trends in molecular automation.

Target Audience

Healthcare workers, especially clinical laboratory professionals involved in laboratory diagnostic testing are the primary audience for this educational activity.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Provide an overview of the Molecular Diagnostics laboratory and its challenges.
2. Identify and explain recent advancements in molecular automation and the benefits they contribute to the clinical laboratory.
3. Showcase the benefit of these advancements with real-life examples such as CT/NG and HIV Viral Load assays.
4. Discuss the future trends in molecular automation.

Faculty

Barbara Van Der Pol, PhD, MPH
Director, Infectious Diseases Laboratory
Director of Research, Bell Flower STD Control Program
Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine

Agenda

- 02 minutes: Welcome and Faculty Introduction
- 45 minutes: Faculty Presentations
- 10 minutes: Q&A Session
- 03 minutes: Conclusion, and Credit Application Info

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and Dane Garvin Ltd. require instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Faculty Disclosure Summary

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and Dane Garvin Ltd. adhere to established standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. In order to resolve any identified conflicts of interest, disclosure information is provided during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device, or procedure by the faculty, are made known below.

Faculty Disclosures

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this P.A.C.E.^® accredited activity: 

Planners and Managers

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this P.A.C.E.^® accredited activity:

Credit Designation - Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®) Program will provide 1.0 contact hour of credit.

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

ACCREDITATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED

Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.^® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed by September 30, 2012. If you previously received credit for the live symposium that occured on July 29, 2010, you may not apply for or receive additional credit for this enduring, accredited webcast.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.^® credit for viewing the webcast: 

• Read all of the information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the "Lab Professional" link to apply for P.A.C.E.^® credit.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% and answer all evaluation questions to receive P.A.C.E.^® credit.
  
• After successful completion of this process, you will be redirected to the ASCLS CE Organizer where you may create and print an official ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® certificate based on your attendance and completion of this ASCLS-sponsored P.A.C.E.^® approved learning activity.
  

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Release / Expiration Dates

Enduring Archive Release Date: September 30, 2010
Enduring Archive Expiration Date: September 30, 2012

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and Dane Garvin Ltd. (DGL) do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and Dane Garvin Ltd. protect the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. Additionally, personal information will not be released to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency.

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and Dane Garvin Ltd. maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

Medium Used

This program has been made available online.

"Advancements in Molecular Automation for the Clinical Laboratory"

System Requirements

To view this educational activity you will need a web browser with Javascript and either Flash or HTML5 enabled.  Nearly all modern web browsers will work.

Commercial Support Statement

    This activity supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.

Copyright

Copyright © September 30, 2010 - September 30, 2012.  Dane Garvin Ltd.   All Rights Reserved.   Permission for accreditation is granted to the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.