Redefine the reach of reliable testing…with cobas® Plasma Separation Card

Sponsors: Roche
Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Time: 12:30-14:00
Location: Kano

No invitations necessary; open to all conference registrants

TARGET AUDIENCE:
This workshop is open to lab scientists, health care workers, clinical support staff or implementors of HIV testing platforms and monitoring solutions for your national programs.

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

Agenda

  • 15 mins: High Level Introduction to PSC – global need, 909090, how PSC could impact health
    initiatives
  • 15 mins: Country experience of pilot studies
  • 50 mins: Hands- on sessions, with the training videos and some practical interactions Speakers
  • 10 mins: High level summary

Objectives

  • Introduce the cobas plasma separation card to a broad audience
  • Create the framework for national adoption of the PSC
  • Provide practical guidance on how to use the PSC
  • Discuss any practical challenges on using PSC
  • What are the steps to follow, to take up PSC
  • Provide (if possible) any CPD or other professional points

Presenters:

  • Lynsey Isherwood, South Africa iLEAD
  • Isaac Ssewanyana, Uganda – CPHL
  • Tsakani Mhlongo, South Africa – NHLS