Instrumentation Laboratory will host two continuing education workshops at AACC 2014, the annual meeting of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC).

One workshop will focus on individualized quality control programs (IQCPs), while the second will cover Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Diagnostics.

More information is available below:

Development and Implementation of Individualized Quality Control Plans (IQCP) in Point-of-Care Testing

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
12:00 – 1:00 pm Central Time
McCormick Place Convention Center Exhibit Hall
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This workshop will provide practical implementation recommendations that go beyond published literature and workshops by offering strategies that leverage current practices and technologies as a basis for initiating a POC risk-based quality management program.

Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Diagnostics

Tuesday, July 29, 2014
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Central Time
McCormick Place Convention Center Exhibit Hall
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This workshop will present valuable insights into the clinical manifestations of HIT, a review of current HIT testing methodologies and the essential components for implementing an automated lab testing program to optimize therapeutic decision making and ensure the best patient care.