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CACMLE (Colorado Association for Continuing Medical Laboratory Education, Inc.)
6825 E. Tennessee Ave. Ste 111
Denver, Colorado 80224-1629
Phone: 303-321-1734 • Fax: 303-321-9231
email: [email protected] • Website: www.CACMLE.org
Bring this Program with you to CLCC!
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Denver CO
Permit No. 1203
A Clinical Laboratory Continuing Education event
Organized by
ASCLS-Colorado
ASCLS-Wyoming
CACMLE
CLMA-Centennial Chapter
April 9 – April 10, 2015
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, April 8
5:00-7:00 pm ASCLS-CO Annual
Meeting
7:00-9:00 pm Bowling
Thursday, April 9
7:00-9:00 Registration and
Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Opening Ceremony
and Awards
8:45-9:45 Keynote
9:45–10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Breakout Sessions
11:00-1:30 PM Lunch with Vendors
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Breakout Sessions
3:45–4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Breakout Sessions
5:00-7:30 CACMLE Reception
7:30-8:45 ASCLS-WY Annual
Meeting
Friday, April 10
7:00-9:00 Registration and
Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Opening Ceremony &
Student Awards
8:45-9:45 General Session
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Breakout Sessions
11:00-1:30 Lunch with Vendors
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Breakout Sessions
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Breakout Sessions
* Please bring this program to
the conference
** Program schedule is tentative
and subject to change
Come Visit Us Online
www.clcconline.org
Prior to attending the
conference, attendees will
need to print handouts by
visiting the above website.
A username and password is
required for printing
conference materials and will
be provided with your
registration confirmation
via email.
Handouts will NOT be
provided at the session.
Directions and a map to the
hotel are available online.
Online Registration will be
available beginning
February 1, 2015
at www.clcconline.org
CACMLE Reception
Thursday, April 9,
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Refreshments Served, Cash
Bar, Silent Auction and
Entertainment in the
Colorado Room
ASCLS-CO Annual meeting,
Wednesday, April 8,
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Room TBA.
ASCLS-WY Annual meeting,
Thursday, April 9,
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Room TBA.
*** Visit the Student Posters all
day Thursday and Friday. Prizes
will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place and honorable mentions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Visit the Student Poster Session each day.
Earn an additional 1 CEU for completing a Student Poster Quiz.
Breakout Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 2:45 – 3:45pm
Session #21: Interview Skills
— Kim Miller MT (ASCP), Quest Diagnostics
Explore Interviewing process, discuss common interview questions and practice a
competency based interview.
Session #22: Transfusion Reactions
— Anna Cobb, MT (ASCP) SBB, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
A review of the different types of transfusion reactions, signs and symptoms
associated with transfusion reactions, and laboratory’s role in the transfusion reaction
work up.
Session #23: Interesting Case Studies in Genetics: from the Laboratory to the
Patient
— Leslie Ross, MS, University of Colorado Health
This session will review several real-life genetics testing cases involving advanced
genetics technology, walking the audience through the patient experience, the
laboratory experience, and the clinician’s experience.
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 4:00 – 5:00pm
Session #24: Resume Writing
— Theresa Barbre, MT (ASCP), Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Examine Resume styles, the do’s and don’ts to include and benefit of an opening cover
sheet.
Session #25: Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Kristie Devore, BSN, and Misty Bever, ADN, Poudre Valley Hospital
A review of the historical use of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), how it fell out of
favor, & came back as an alternative treatment for recurrent C. difficile infections. A
carefully planned out procedural process is necessary for recipient and donor and
should continually evolve as new and improved strategies emerge.
Session #26: Intro to Liquid Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry
— Matt Clabaugh, BS, AB SCIEX
This session will include an introduction to LC-MS/MS (Liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry) for the Clinical Lab, encompassing both the technology
and application. The advantages of its use as a direct analyte measurement for
increased accuracy. The ability of LCMS/MS to expand the laboratories capabilities
and reduce high value send-out tests.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Wyoming Department of Health Labs
Casper College
Sysmex America
Bonfils Blood Center
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Montana State Public Health Labs
University of Colorado Health System
VA Eastern Colorado Health System
University of Colorado Denver
CLMA Centennial Chapter
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Stago Diagnostica
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
AB Sciex
Parkview Medical Center
Quest Diagnostics
Breakout Sessions
General Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 10:00 – 11:00am
Session #15: Train Tracks, Buttons, & Fat Men: A Balanced Approach to the
Ethical Dilemma
CM
— Jenney Mead, MLS(ASCP) , MBA, Parkview Medical Center
When our values come into conflict it can be difficult to know what to do. This session
will use a fun, interactive approach to explore the pitfalls of ethical dilemmas. A
process for resolving these issues will be outlined to help you make difficult decisions
in the future.
Session #16: Digital Microscopic Hematology & Case Studies
CM
— Bernardino D. Madsen, MS, MLS (ASCP) , Casper College
This session will utilize digital microscopic video of blood smears as a means to
showcase and discuss specific hematology cases.
Session #17: Diagnostic Methodologies for Identification of Carbapenem
Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
— Sarah Buss, PhD, D(ABMM), Wyoming Public Health Laboratory
The mechanisms involved with carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae and
resistance or decreased susceptibility to vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus will be
introduced. Laboratory methods used to detect carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae and Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
will be discussed in detail, with emphasis on the merits of testing and strengths and
weaknesses of each method.
Breakout Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 1:30 – 2:30pm
Session #18: BOC, ASCLS, CM, CACMLE. What do they all mean?
CM
— Jenney Mead, MLS(ASCP) , MBA, Parkview Medical Center
This session will help you navigate the alphabet soup of national organizations that
exist in the laboratory profession. We will discuss the functions of the various
organizations and ways to leverage membership in these organizations to climb the
career ladder. The process for the ASCP certification maintenance program will be
outlined in detail.
Session #19: Virtual Microscopy for Hematology
— H. Elizabeth Broome, MD, UC San Diego
This session will compare blood smear review by microscope versus digital blood
smear imaging systems with particular focus on Cellavision. Discussed aspects of
the systems will include technical abilities, integration with clinical laboratory
automation, technical limitations, and cost. Case studies will illustrate the main
discussion points.
Session #20: New Developments in Molecular Microbiology: When to Stick With
the Tried and True and When To Take the Jump
— Amy B. Frey, DO (FASCP), MS, VA Eastern Colorado Health System, &
University of Colorado-Denver, School of Medicine
This presentation encompasses new molecular protocols which are currently in use, or
are being formulated for clinical microbiology laboratories. Practical considerations are
discussed to determine which protocols may be appropriate for a given institution.
New research involving detection of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, as well as
genes for antibiotic resistance will be presented.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 8:45 - 9:45am
Session #1
Keynote Address
Public Health Field Response to Ebola Virus in Sierra Leone, 2014
— Daniel R. O’Leary, DVM, DACVPM, CDC, Wyoming Department of Health
This session will review Ebola virus epidemiology in a high-transmission district
of Sierra Leone and describe elements and implementation of the front-line
public health response. Brandy Russell, from the CDC will join Dr. O’Leary to
discuss challenges faced in a CDC field lab in Bo, Sierra Leone.
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 8:45 – 9:45am
Session #14
General Session
Welcome to Jurassic Lab!
— Jim Faix, MD - Stanford University School of Medicine Sponsored by Bio-Rad
Laboratories are (once again) focusing on inappropriate testing as a way to save
money and enhance patient care. Let’s take a tour and see some of the dinosaurs
laboratory tests whose time has come and gone but are still being requested.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please visit with your vendors in the exhibits area each day.
We are grateful for their continued support and want them to have the
greatest opportunity to speak with their customers during this event.
Earn an additional 1 CEU for completing a Vendor Quiz.
Hotel Information
Radisson Hotel, Denver Southeast,
3155 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora, CO 80014
For Room Reservations call:
(800) 967-9033
Reference Conference as 1504CACMLE or
CLCC for Group Rate
Room Rate! $89/night
Call by 3/26/15 in order to guarantee a room at the conference rate.
Directions to hotel available at www.clcconline.org
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 2:45 - 3:45pm
Session #2: Size and Shape Matter: Why We Care About RBC Morphology
— Kathryn Hassell, MD, University of Colorado Denver
Laboratory characterization of red blood cells guides clinical decision-making. Key
parameters include RBC number, MCV and the presence of abnormal morphology
(e.g. spherocytes, target cells). Cases will be used to illustrate important findings and
incorporate other laboratory features to allow laboratory professionals to directly
impact patient diagnosis and management.
Session #8: Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
— Kelley E. Capocelli, MD, Children's Hospital Colorado
This session will discuss Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI), defining signs
and symptoms and the laboratory work-up suggested to diagnose its occurrence. The
proposed etiologies of TRALI will be presented. In addition, TRALI mitigation strategies
and limitations to such strategies will also be explored.
Session # 3: The Role of Molecular Immunohematology in Reference Lab
CM
— Chris McCarty BB(ASCP)SBB , Bonfils Blood Center
Molecular phenotyping has changed the way difficult patient work-ups are confronted.
The implementation of a strong molecular program in a reference lab allows for
greater understanding of a patient’s potential antibody risk as well as increasing the
likelihood of finding compatible blood for transfusion.
Session #4: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Laboratory Science
CM
— Susie Zanto, MPH, MLS(ASCP) , SM(NRCM), ASCLS President &
Montana Public Health Laboratory
This session will discuss the laboratory issues that are affecting the practice of clinical
laboratory science, including the laboratory workforce, legislation, and government
regulations, and how laboratory organizations and their engaged members are
addressing these issues.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 1:30 - 2:30pm
Session #5: Microbiology Case Studies
CM
— Susie Zanto, MPH, MLS(ASCP) , SM(NRCM), ASCLS President &
Montana Public Health Laboratory
This interactive session will allow participants to challenge their knowledge base by
using audience response devices to solve microbiology case studies. These case
studies will discuss recent and emerging infectious diseases and as part of the
discussion, the importance of the partnership between clinical and public health
laboratories will be emphasized.
Session #6: Metabolic Syndrome: A Numbers Game
CM
— Mary Ann McLane, PhD, MLS(ASCP) , University of Delaware
Sponsored by CLMA Centennial Chapter
Metabolic syndrome involves a group of risk factors that occur together and increase
the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This seminar
will summarize the diagnostic numbers which suggest it is present and outline the
critical role of the lab professional in its diagnosis.
Session #7: Preparing for CLIA Surveys
— Margi Haas, MT(ASCP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
A CLIA survey is a review of your policies, procedures, and documentation. The focus
of the survey is assessing how the laboratory monitors its operations to ensure the
quality of its testing. This presentation will cover the primary process of a survey and
the pillars of quality and reliable testing.
INSTITUTIONAL PASS:
 The institutional pass costs $300.00, is good for both days, and includes any combination
of general sessions and breakouts up to a total of 12. Meal Tickets are not included in
this pricing.
 Additional single sessions may be purchased for $25.00 per session.
 All participants are welcome to visit the vendors in the exhibit hall.
 Note that General Sessions are 1 and 14.
Session #9: Anticoagulants & Monitoring: Past, Present and Future
— Claudia E. Escobar MT(ASCP)SH, Diagnostica Stago
A review of the anticoagulants used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) from the past,
present and future will be reviewed along with their monitoring/measurement
recommendations and the assays required to do so.
Session #10: Keeping Secrets in the Lab
CM
— Mary Ann McLane, PhD, MLS(ASCP) , University of Delaware
Sponsored by CLMA Centennial Chapter
Every year virtually every clinical lab staff performs CQI to better serve their patients
and clinicians. However, most of these improvements go unnoticed since they are not
published. This presentation discusses the importance of publicizing the improvements
in laboratory services.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 4:00 – 5:00pm
131
Session #11: I -MIBG Therapy for Neuroblastoma: The Development of a
Targeted Radiopharmaceutical
— Margaret Macy, MD, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado
This session will focus on the development of I131 MIBG as a therapy for the pediatric
tumor, neuroblastoma. Specifically, the history of this radiopharmaceutical as current
indications will be discussed.
Session #12: Molecular Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases: You Can Do It!
cm
— Lana Fairbanks MT(ASCP)SM , Parkview Medical Center
— Nikki Fette MT(ASCP), NCA, Parkview Medical Center
Molecular diagnostics can impact the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with
infectious diseases. We will discuss the challenges associated with justifying the
higher cost per test to administration and review the complexities involved in test
validation. The importance of educating the healthcare team on the benefits and
limitations of this new technology will also be discussed.
Session #13: CLIA & Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP)
— Margi Haas, MT(ASCP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS)
This presentation explains the background and history of QC, the development and
purpose of the new IQCP program, the regulations to which IQCP applies and what to
expect during a survey that occurs within the education and transition period. This
presentation also provides guidance on how to begin preparation for developing your
own IQCP.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 10:00 - 11:00 am
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 2:45 - 3:45pm
Session #2: Size and Shape Matter: Why We Care About RBC Morphology
— Kathryn Hassell, MD, University of Colorado Denver
Laboratory characterization of red blood cells guides clinical decision-making. Key
parameters include RBC number, MCV and the presence of abnormal morphology
(e.g. spherocytes, target cells). Cases will be used to illustrate important findings and
incorporate other laboratory features to allow laboratory professionals to directly
impact patient diagnosis and management.
Session #8: Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
— Kelley E. Capocelli, MD, Children's Hospital Colorado
This session will discuss Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI), defining signs
and symptoms and the laboratory work-up suggested to diagnose its occurrence. The
proposed etiologies of TRALI will be presented. In addition, TRALI mitigation strategies
and limitations to such strategies will also be explored.
Session # 3: The Role of Molecular Immunohematology in Reference Lab
CM
— Chris McCarty BB(ASCP)SBB , Bonfils Blood Center
Molecular phenotyping has changed the way difficult patient work-ups are confronted.
The implementation of a strong molecular program in a reference lab allows for
greater understanding of a patient’s potential antibody risk as well as increasing the
likelihood of finding compatible blood for transfusion.
Session #4: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Laboratory Science
CM
— Susie Zanto, MPH, MLS(ASCP) , SM(NRCM), ASCLS President &
Montana Public Health Laboratory
This session will discuss the laboratory issues that are affecting the practice of clinical
laboratory science, including the laboratory workforce, legislation, and government
regulations, and how laboratory organizations and their engaged members are
addressing these issues.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 1:30 - 2:30pm
Session #5: Microbiology Case Studies
CM
— Susie Zanto, MPH, MLS(ASCP) , SM(NRCM), ASCLS President &
Montana Public Health Laboratory
This interactive session will allow participants to challenge their knowledge base by
using audience response devices to solve microbiology case studies. These case
studies will discuss recent and emerging infectious diseases and as part of the
discussion, the importance of the partnership between clinical and public health
laboratories will be emphasized.
Session #6: Metabolic Syndrome: A Numbers Game
CM
— Mary Ann McLane, PhD, MLS(ASCP) , University of Delaware
Sponsored by CLMA Centennial Chapter
Metabolic syndrome involves a group of risk factors that occur together and increase
the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This seminar
will summarize the diagnostic numbers which suggest it is present and outline the
critical role of the lab professional in its diagnosis.
Session #7: Preparing for CLIA Surveys
— Margi Haas, MT(ASCP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
A CLIA survey is a review of your policies, procedures, and documentation. The focus
of the survey is assessing how the laboratory monitors its operations to ensure the
quality of its testing. This presentation will cover the primary process of a survey and
the pillars of quality and reliable testing.
INSTITUTIONAL PASS:
 The institutional pass costs $300.00, is good for both days, and includes any combination
of general sessions and breakouts up to a total of 12. Meal Tickets are not included in
this pricing.
 Additional single sessions may be purchased for $25.00 per session.
 All participants are welcome to visit the vendors in the exhibit hall.
 Note that General Sessions are 1 and 14.
Session #9: Anticoagulants & Monitoring: Past, Present and Future
— Claudia E. Escobar MT(ASCP)SH, Diagnostica Stago
A review of the anticoagulants used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) from the past,
present and future will be reviewed along with their monitoring/measurement
recommendations and the assays required to do so.
Session #10: Keeping Secrets in the Lab
CM
— Mary Ann McLane, PhD, MLS(ASCP) , University of Delaware
Sponsored by CLMA Centennial Chapter
Every year virtually every clinical lab staff performs CQI to better serve their patients
and clinicians. However, most of these improvements go unnoticed since they are not
published. This presentation discusses the importance of publicizing the improvements
in laboratory services.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 4:00 – 5:00pm
131
Session #11: I -MIBG Therapy for Neuroblastoma: The Development of a
Targeted Radiopharmaceutical
— Margaret Macy, MD, University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado
This session will focus on the development of I131 MIBG as a therapy for the pediatric
tumor, neuroblastoma. Specifically, the history of this radiopharmaceutical as current
indications will be discussed.
Session #12: Molecular Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases: You Can Do It!
cm
— Lana Fairbanks MT(ASCP)SM , Parkview Medical Center
— Nikki Fette MT(ASCP), NCA, Parkview Medical Center
Molecular diagnostics can impact the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with
infectious diseases. We will discuss the challenges associated with justifying the
higher cost per test to administration and review the complexities involved in test
validation. The importance of educating the healthcare team on the benefits and
limitations of this new technology will also be discussed.
Session #13: CLIA & Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP)
— Margi Haas, MT(ASCP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS)
This presentation explains the background and history of QC, the development and
purpose of the new IQCP program, the regulations to which IQCP applies and what to
expect during a survey that occurs within the education and transition period. This
presentation also provides guidance on how to begin preparation for developing your
own IQCP.
Breakout Sessions
General Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 10:00 – 11:00am
Session #15: Train Tracks, Buttons, & Fat Men: A Balanced Approach to the
Ethical Dilemma
CM
— Jenney Mead, MLS(ASCP) , MBA, Parkview Medical Center
When our values come into conflict it can be difficult to know what to do. This session
will use a fun, interactive approach to explore the pitfalls of ethical dilemmas. A
process for resolving these issues will be outlined to help you make difficult decisions
in the future.
Session #16: Digital Microscopic Hematology & Case Studies
CM
— Bernardino D. Madsen, MS, MLS (ASCP) , Casper College
This session will utilize digital microscopic video of blood smears as a means to
showcase and discuss specific hematology cases.
Session #17: Diagnostic Methodologies for Identification of Carbapenem
Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
— Sarah Buss, PhD, D(ABMM), Wyoming Public Health Laboratory
The mechanisms involved with carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae and
resistance or decreased susceptibility to vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus will be
introduced. Laboratory methods used to detect carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae and Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
will be discussed in detail, with emphasis on the merits of testing and strengths and
weaknesses of each method.
Breakout Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 1:30 – 2:30pm
Session #18: BOC, ASCLS, CM, CACMLE. What do they all mean?
CM
— Jenney Mead, MLS(ASCP) , MBA, Parkview Medical Center
This session will help you navigate the alphabet soup of national organizations that
exist in the laboratory profession. We will discuss the functions of the various
organizations and ways to leverage membership in these organizations to climb the
career ladder. The process for the ASCP certification maintenance program will be
outlined in detail.
Session #19: Virtual Microscopy for Hematology
— H. Elizabeth Broome, MD, UC San Diego
This session will compare blood smear review by microscope versus digital blood
smear imaging systems with particular focus on Cellavision. Discussed aspects of
the systems will include technical abilities, integration with clinical laboratory
automation, technical limitations, and cost. Case studies will illustrate the main
discussion points.
Session #20: New Developments in Molecular Microbiology: When to Stick With
the Tried and True and When To Take the Jump
— Amy B. Frey, DO (FASCP), MS, VA Eastern Colorado Health System, &
University of Colorado-Denver, School of Medicine
This presentation encompasses new molecular protocols which are currently in use, or
are being formulated for clinical microbiology laboratories. Practical considerations are
discussed to determine which protocols may be appropriate for a given institution.
New research involving detection of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, as well as
genes for antibiotic resistance will be presented.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 • 8:45 - 9:45am
Session #1
Keynote Address
Public Health Field Response to Ebola Virus in Sierra Leone, 2014
— Daniel R. O’Leary, DVM, DACVPM, CDC, Wyoming Department of Health
This session will review Ebola virus epidemiology in a high-transmission district
of Sierra Leone and describe elements and implementation of the front-line
public health response. Brandy Russell, from the CDC will join Dr. O’Leary to
discuss challenges faced in a CDC field lab in Bo, Sierra Leone.
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 8:45 – 9:45am
Session #14
General Session
Welcome to Jurassic Lab!
— Jim Faix, MD - Stanford University School of Medicine Sponsored by Bio-Rad
Laboratories are (once again) focusing on inappropriate testing as a way to save
money and enhance patient care. Let’s take a tour and see some of the dinosaurs
laboratory tests whose time has come and gone but are still being requested.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please visit with your vendors in the exhibits area each day.
We are grateful for their continued support and want them to have the
greatest opportunity to speak with their customers during this event.
Earn an additional 1 CEU for completing a Vendor Quiz.
Hotel Information
Radisson Hotel, Denver Southeast,
3155 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora, CO 80014
For Room Reservations call:
(800) 967-9033
Reference Conference as 1504CACMLE or
CLCC for Group Rate
Room Rate! $89/night
Call by 3/26/15 in order to guarantee a room at the conference rate.
Directions to hotel available at www.clcconline.org
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, April 8
5:00-7:00 pm ASCLS-CO Annual
Meeting
7:00-9:00 pm Bowling
Thursday, April 9
7:00-9:00 Registration and
Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Opening Ceremony
and Awards
8:45-9:45 Keynote
9:45–10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Breakout Sessions
11:00-1:30 PM Lunch with Vendors
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Breakout Sessions
3:45–4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Breakout Sessions
5:00-7:30 CACMLE Reception
7:30-8:45 ASCLS-WY Annual
Meeting
Friday, April 10
7:00-9:00 Registration and
Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Opening Ceremony &
Student Awards
8:45-9:45 General Session
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Breakout Sessions
11:00-1:30 Lunch with Vendors
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Breakout Sessions
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Breakout Sessions
* Please bring this program to
the conference
** Program schedule is tentative
and subject to change
Come Visit Us Online
www.clcconline.org
Prior to attending the
conference, attendees will
need to print handouts by
visiting the above website.
A username and password is
required for printing
conference materials and will
be provided with your
registration confirmation
via email.
Handouts will NOT be
provided at the session.
Directions and a map to the
hotel are available online.
Online Registration will be
available beginning
February 1, 2015
at www.clcconline.org
CACMLE Reception
Thursday, April 9,
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Refreshments Served, Cash
Bar, Silent Auction and
Entertainment in the
Colorado Room
ASCLS-CO Annual meeting,
Wednesday, April 8,
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Room TBA.
ASCLS-WY Annual meeting,
Thursday, April 9,
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Room TBA.
*** Visit the Student Posters all
day Thursday and Friday. Prizes
will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place and honorable mentions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Visit the Student Poster Session each day.
Earn an additional 1 CEU for completing a Student Poster Quiz.
Breakout Sessions
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 2:45 – 3:45pm
Session #21: Interview Skills
— Kim Miller MT (ASCP), Quest Diagnostics
Explore Interviewing process, discuss common interview questions and practice a
competency based interview.
Session #22: Transfusion Reactions
— Anna Cobb, MT (ASCP) SBB, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
A review of the different types of transfusion reactions, signs and symptoms
associated with transfusion reactions, and laboratory’s role in the transfusion reaction
work up.
Session #23: Interesting Case Studies in Genetics: from the Laboratory to the
Patient
— Leslie Ross, MS, University of Colorado Health
This session will review several real-life genetics testing cases involving advanced
genetics technology, walking the audience through the patient experience, the
laboratory experience, and the clinician’s experience.
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 4:00 – 5:00pm
Session #24: Resume Writing
— Theresa Barbre, MT (ASCP), Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Examine Resume styles, the do’s and don’ts to include and benefit of an opening cover
sheet.
Session #25: Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Kristie Devore, BSN, and Misty Bever, ADN, Poudre Valley Hospital
A review of the historical use of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), how it fell out of
favor, & came back as an alternative treatment for recurrent C. difficile infections. A
carefully planned out procedural process is necessary for recipient and donor and
should continually evolve as new and improved strategies emerge.
Session #26: Intro to Liquid Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry
— Matt Clabaugh, BS, AB SCIEX
This session will include an introduction to LC-MS/MS (Liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry) for the Clinical Lab, encompassing both the technology
and application. The advantages of its use as a direct analyte measurement for
increased accuracy. The ability of LCMS/MS to expand the laboratories capabilities
and reduce high value send-out tests.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Wyoming Department of Health Labs
Casper College
Sysmex America
Bonfils Blood Center
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Montana State Public Health Labs
University of Colorado Health System
VA Eastern Colorado Health System
University of Colorado Denver
CLMA Centennial Chapter
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Stago Diagnostica
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
AB Sciex
Parkview Medical Center
Quest Diagnostics