American Association for Clinical Chemistry
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The American Association for Clinical Chemistry AACC is an international society comprised of medical professionals with an interest in clinical chemistry, clinical laboratory science, and laboratory medicine.

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Join the world’s clinical laboratory science experts for the must-attend event of the year in Houston, July 28–August 1. Register before June 13 to take advantage of discounted conference and free expo registration.
CLN: Blood Glucose Meters
ACMG released a policy statement recommending that women undergo invasive testing to confirm positive results from non-invasive prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidy. The college also compiled a list of 24 conditions and associated genes and variants that should be reported for incidental findings from whole exome/genome sequencing.
Government Affairs Update
AACC endorsed legislation, H.R.1248, the “Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2013,” that would preserve recent advances in state newborn screening programs. This bill reauthorizes a 2008 law that has played a key role in getting states to test for more treatable conditions. Please send an e-letter to your House Representative asking them to co-sponsor the measure.
Trainee Council
The Clinical Chemistry Trainee Council now has more than 3,000 members! You can join, too, and gain access to free educational materials designed to guide residents and fellows in laboratory medicine to a successful career. Translations are available in Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese.
Clinical Laboratory Strategies
Autoantibodies have a long history in the diagnosis of lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and other autoimmune diseases.