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Virtual Options Added to Live 2020 AACC Meeting

In addition to the live conference, we are excited to announce that AACC will provide a virtual platform for the 2020 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting in which select education sessions, access to exhibitors, and other networking events will be available.

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AACC Stands Against Racism in All Its Forms

Laboratory professionals cannot be mute bystanders to inequality. Our legacy is one of service and we call upon our community to be part of the dialogue to promote racial equality.

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Coronavirus Resources for Labs

AACC has gathered essential information and resources to help laboratories implement and expand COVID-19 testing. (Image credit: NIAID)

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How POC Tests Affect Treatment for Sore Throat

A Cochrane review has found that rapid tests curb antibiotic prescriptions but matter less when it comes to dispensing these medications. (Image credit: Kerkez/Getty Images)

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A New Era in Rapid Testing

Cost savings, turnaround times, and patient impact are a few reasons why adoption of molecular POCT is growing, especially for infectious diseases. (Image credit: SDI Productions / Getty Images)

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY DISCUSSION

COVID-19 Preheating Serology

What do other lab professionals think about preheating COVID-19 serum samples prior to running serology IgG and IgM? All respondents so far have said that they don’t preheat for safety and instead rely solely on PPE. One respondent also added that labs should be careful about heat-inactivating specimens for use with EUA methods. An EUA is not a full FDA approval, and therefore it’s her understanding that modifications are not allowed without the testing site filing another, specific EUA.

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About AACC

AACC is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. Our leadership in education, advocacy and collaboration helps lab professionals adapt to change and do what they do best: provide vital insight and guidance so patients get the care they need.

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