From the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting (recorded 6/28/2022)
Presented by Stephanie
Jacobson, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM and Sofia Smith, MSHA, MLS(ASCP)CM
This course includes 2 presentations:
Lyme Disease: More Than a Titer
Lyme disease is the most common
vector-borne disease in the United States, specifically in the northeastern,
mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States. This presentation will discuss
the clinical signs and symptoms of Lyme disease as applied to a clinical case,
appropriate utilization of laboratory testing, and potential manifestations of
long term disseminated neurologic and cardiac outcomes.
HIV and CDT: A Closer Look at Reference Testing
This session will look at two
tests, HIV and Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT), not often performed
outside of reference labs. Brief overview of sensitivities between CDT and PEth
with chronic alcoholism consumption, why CDT is preferred, and how it can be
used in relapse will be discussed. The presentation will also include HIV case
studies, clarification of HIV indeterminate results, explanation of CDC
algorithm, and reporting/notification procedures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this presentation,
participants will be able to:
- Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of Lyme Disease
- Discuss serologic testing and titer utilization associated with Lyme Disease
- Apply evidence-based practice guidelines to a clinical case
- Describe how to utilize CDT testing and results
- Describe HIV testing algorithm
- Discuss HIV reporting and notification
CE ACCREDITATION
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing
education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®
Program. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one (1) Florida credit hour in the
area of I (Serology/Immunology) will be awarded to
participants. ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of
Certification and all states, including Florida and California, as an approved
provider of continuing education for recertification and licensure. ASCLS is an
approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licensees.
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION
This Basic-level
program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public
health and academic settings.