Program Description: 

 

October 25, 2017 21:00 - 22:00 UTC

Speakers:
Emmanuel Favoloro "Pre-analytical issues in laboratory testing for thrombosis and hemostasis related assays"
Andrew "Larry" Frelinger III "Platelet testing and point of care tests"
Moderator: Leonardo Pasalic

Emmanuel Favoloro "Pre-analytical issues in laboratory testing for thrombosis and hemostasis related assays"

This presentation will cover pre-analytical issues related to hemostasis testing, meaning issues that affect hemostasis test results , but which are due to events that occur prior to the analytical testing. These events may occur during blood collection, processing or storage, or even beforehand.

Target Audience:

This presentation is intended for anyone involved in the process of hemostasis testing unfamiliar with pre-analytical issues, including blood collectors (phlebotomists), nursing staff involved in hemophilia care, scientists involved in hemostasis testing, and clinicians with an interest in identifying why hemostasis test results sometimes do not match expectations – be they hematology trainees/registrars or even more experienced.

Learning objective:

  • Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to identify and resolve issues that contribute to ‘incorrect’ or unexpected hemostasis test results, including problematic blood collections, inappropriate blood processing, and poor patient/test selection.

 

Andrew "Larry" Frelinger III "Platelet testing and point of care tests"

Platelet testing is important in the diagnosis of inherited or acquired platelet function defects and has been increasingly used in clinical trials to monitor the pharmacodynamic effect of antiplatelet agents. Pre-analytical issues affecting common laboratory platelet function tests will be discussed. Specific pre-analytical issues relevant to platelet testing in multi-centered clinical trials will also be considered.

 

 

Accreditation Statement

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Medical College of Wisconsin and International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
More information and online registration:  http://academy.isth.org/ 
 

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Instrumentation Laboratory
 

Target audience: 

Clinicians, researchers, and students in the fields of thrombosis and hemostasis

Learning objectives: 

At the end of this Webinar, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify common pre-analytical pitfalls in sample collection for platelet function testing
  • Identify advantages and disadvantages of light transmittance aggregometry vs. whole blood impedance aggregometry
  • Identify appropriate methods for assessing platelet function in thrombocytopenic samples
  • Understand how the logistical constraints of clinical research trials limit control of pre-analytical variables for platelet function testing
Faculty & credentials: 
Planning Committee:
Geoffrey Barnes, MD
Meera Chitlur, MD
Caterina Casari, MD

Speakers:

Leonardo Pasalic
Andrew "Larry" Frelinger III, PhD
Emmanuel J. Favaloro
 

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:  

 

Name

Company

Role

Geoffrey Barnes, MDBMS/Pfizer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, AralezResearch Grant, Consulting
Andrew "Larry" Frelinger III, PhDBaxalta, Eisai, Medtronic, Ionis, Ironwood, Pfizer, SysmexInvestigator

 
In accordance with the ACCME®  Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved

 

 

 

 

Contact

Name: 
Lacey Schmeidler, MA
Phone number: 
+1 (919) 929-3807
Email: 
[email protected]
Session date: 
10/25/2017 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
Location: 
ISTH Webinar Library Once a Month
Carrboro, NC 27510
United States
See map: Google Maps
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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