Program Goals

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The purpose of this activity is to educate the participants on the current status of screening methods for early detection of fetal chromosome abnormalities. Current and new findings will be discussed for the choices of non-invasive genetic testing options. Review of the development and implementation of the various screening options, as well as the principles and process of validating genetic tests.

Target Audience

Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Ph.D. Clinical Geneticists, M.D. Medical Geneticists, Genetic Counselors, Pediatricians, Laboratory Professionals, and related healthcare professionals interested or involved in the care of pregnant women.

Educational Objectives

Validation and Verification of Genetic Assays
1. Describe the principles for validating genetic tests.
2. Highlight recent developments in analytical validation and verification.

Celiac Disease and Genetic Testing
1. Describe the broad clinical spectrum of celiac disease as a common and under-diagnosed disorder.
2. Explain the circumstances in which genetic testing for the celiac-associated HLA DQA and DQB alleles is useful.

Universal Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
1. Review the rational for newborn screening for SCID
2. Describe the screening test for SCID

Faculty

Victoria Pratt, PhD, FACMG

Cheif Director, Molecular Genetics

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

Chantilly, VA

Annette K. Taylor, MS, PhD

Senior Director

Kimball Genetics, A Division of LabCorp

Denver, CO

Mei Baker, MD

Research Scientist 

Newborn Screening Laboratory

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

Educational Program Agenda

- 01.5 minutes: Welcome & Introduction
-20-25 minutes: Dr. Annette Taylor, MD
-25 minutes: Dr. Mei Baker, MD
-20 minutes: Dr. Victoria Pratt, PhD
-1.5 minutes: Accreditation Info & Prep for Q&A
-15-20 minutes: Questions & Answer Section
-1.5 minutes: Close & Thank You

Credit Designation - Genetic Counselors

Category Level 2 Credits are available through the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for this educational event. DNAMedEdCafe.com will provide downloadable documents for inclusion in your application submission to NSGC. Follow the instructions on the NSGC application form when submitting for credit.

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

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®) Program will provide 1.5 contact hours of credit.

How to Obtain P.A.C.E.^® Credit

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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 1.5 contact hours of P.A.C.E.^®  approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed by June 24, 2013.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 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.
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• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
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• 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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P.A.C.E.^® Release and Expiration Dates

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Enduring Archive Release Date: June 24, 2011
Enduring Archive PACE Expiration date: June 24, 2013

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science requires 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 by ASCLS 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 Disclosures

The faculty reported the following financial relationship 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:

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This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and Dane Garvin Ltd. 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.

Planners and Managers

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Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

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.

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Medium Used

This program has been made available online:
"New Horizons in Clinical Genetic Testing"

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.

Support Statement

This activity has been provided by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and Dane Garvin Ltd.

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 Dane Garvin, Ltd.   All Rights Reserved.   Permission for accreditation use granted to American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).