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ForwardNov 21 2014 Scientific Session 304-114-14 The Sunshine Vitamin Laboratory Considerations for Vitamin D
Course
Scientific Session 304-114-14: The Sunshine Vitamin: Laboratory Considerations for Vitamin D
Program Area: Clinical Chemistry
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Contact Hours: 1.0
Description: Since the discovery of vitamin D in the 1920’s in association with rickets, researchers have learned not only does this vitamin act as a hormone, but it also plays an important role in a wide array of non-skeletal disorders and diseases. Vitamin D deficiency is now considered a pandemic, sparking much debate regarding the definition of “healthy” vitamin D levels and how people should obtain them. Vital to helping combat vitamin D deficiency is the laboratory. I will discuss laboratory methods employed for vitamin D testing and take a brief look into future possibilities for this assay.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the metabolism of vitamin D.
2. Recognize the importance of vitamin D receptors.
3. List some of the non-skeletal conditions/diseases that may be improved through maintenance of an optimal vitamin D level.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for both LC-MS/MS and immunoassays currently used for vitamin D testing.
Ms. Sandy Carnes, MS (CLS), MT(ASCP)
Assistant Professor, Lincoln Memorial University
Ms. Carnes has indicated he has no financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this CME activity
Available Credit
- 1.00 Attendance