Events in 2021

“From sectioning to interpretation”, a simple overview of the basic ICC processes.

In response to social distancing requirements and the on-going uncertainty of the recommencing of face-to-face meetings, the national blood transfusion committee (NBTC) approved a proposal for regional transfusion committees (RTC) to work together to produce a rolling programme of virtual education sessions accessible nationally.

This session will be on ‘pre-hospital blood transfusion’ and the on-going work as part of the RePhill trial. The principal objective of this trial is to investigate the clinical effectiveness of pre-hospital blood products (PHPB) resuscitation compared to the current standard care of restricted crystalloid-based resuscitation in participants suffering from major traumatic haemorrhage.

Introduction to Neonatal screening programme for Sickle cell disease (SCD), introduction to laboratory methodologies use for screening SCD in neonatal, Principles of different methods, parameters effecting the measured values, confirmation of abnormal results, interpretation of Hb’s results, pros and cons of different method

In order to detect and identify amyloid, biopsy slides must be properly prepared, stained and examined. This requires precise technique, correct equipment and professional expertise, or amyloid deposits may be missed or incorrectly diagnosed. We will look at amyloid staining, correctly diagnosing amyloid in tissues and the associated laboratory techniques.

Introduction to Neonatal screening programme for Sickle cell disease (SCD), introduction to laboratory methodologies use for screening SCD in neonatal, Principles of different methods, parameters effecting the measured values, confirmation of abnormal results, interpretation of Hb’s results, pros and cons of different method.

Introduction to Neonatal screening programme for Sickle cell disease (SCD), introduction to laboratory methodologies use for screening SCD in neonatal, Principles of different methods, parameters effecting the measured values, confirmation of abnormal results, interpretation of Hb’s results, pros and cons of different method.

Allocated as Lecture/Study: 4 hrs 0 mins
Allocated as Q&A/Discussion 9 hrs 0 mins
Allocated as Practical Element 17hrs 0 mins

Total 30 hrs 0 mins

Allocated as Lecture/Study: 30 hrs 0 mins
Allocated as Q&A/Discussion 10 hrs 0 mins
Allocated as Practical Element 80 hrs 0 mins

Total 120 hrs 0 mins

An in-depth focus on the recognition and prevention of technical issues that occur in ICC, and guidance on ways to ensure ICC quality in diagnostic cellular pathology.

The BSAC will be holding an online learning event aimed at those wishing to understand EUCAST recommendations for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing.