Virtual Medical Academy

Overview

This lecture will cover basic information about ANA(HEp-2) patterns and dsDNA(Crithidia luciliae)slides , as well as how to read different cases.

This lecture is recommended for all interested laboratory technologist and fellows who's responsible to perform and read the HEp-2 and dsDNA IFA.

This Activity for

Other health care provider
Respiratory Therapy
Psychology
Podiatry
Physiotherapy
Optometry
Clinical Nutrition
Nursing and Midwifery
Dentistry and Related Specialties
Resident / Fellow
Physician
Pharmacy
Occupational Therapy
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Non Health Care Provider
Healthcare & Hospital Administration
Health Education
Health Informatics
Speech-Language Pathology
Public and Community Health
Clinical Pharmacy
Medical Education
Emergency Medical Services
Radiological Technology
Audiology
Medical Technology
Social Service
Sociology
Cardiac Perfusion
Technicians and Health Assistants
Dental Technology and Assistants

What I will learn?

By the end of this lecture, the participants will be able to:
1- Understand the principle behind IFA.
2- Read and distinguish between different cytoplasmic and nuclear patterns.
3- Correlate the slide results with patient diagnosis.
4- Identify the International Consensus on ANA Patterns (ICAP) codes.