Speaker
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Dr. Kelly Dakin HacheKelly Dakin Hache is an anatomical pathologist at the QE II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax (Nova Scotia Health Authority – Central Zone). She specializes in orthopedic pathology and breast pathology. She is the medical director of the immunohistochemistry laboratory. She completed a BSc at Mount Allison University, a PhD at Queens University, Medicine and Residency at Dalhousie University and a fellowship in Orthopedic Pathology at the University of Chicago Medical Centre.
Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- List variables that influence the results of immunohistochemical tests
- Understand the selection of normal tissue controls
- Identify specific recommendations for use of positive and negative control tissues
- Understand principles of test calibrations and validation
- Recognize importance of external quality control
Various aspects of the immunohistochemical test and quality assurance are reviewed.
Presentation
Video will be available from January 19 – February 26, 2021
