Evaluation – Scientific Workshop – W051300-B

Session Title: Quality Assurance in Clinical Mass Spectrometry – Tools and Metrics to Address Challenges with Sample Preparation, Ion Suppression, Ongoing Validations and Result Analysis Presenters: Danijela Konforte, LifeLabs Denis Orton, Alberta Precision Laboratories Difei Sun, LifeLabs Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to explain and apply:
  1. 1. Describe key components of a QA framework for ongoing monitoring of quality in a clinical MS lab, including references to applicable guidelines
  2. Select approaches and metrics for ongoing method validations in clinical MS, such as reagent lot-to-lot validations, and validations related to method updates and software upgrades
  3. Learn about benefits of automation in sample preparation, data analysis, and tools to track workflow steps
  4. Apply a decision-making process to determine when troubleshooting matrix effect is sufficient versus when an assay requires redevelopment
  5. Utilize some tips and tricks for method redevelopment based on understanding the source of matrix effects
1. Please rate the Session by choosing the appropriate number: Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree
Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning.
The facilities were satisfactory.
The session was free from commercial bias.
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent.
2. Please assess the Speaker by choosing the appropriate number: Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree
Danijela Konforte, LifeLabs
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning
3. Please assess the Speaker by choosing the appropriate number. Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree
Denis Orton, Alberta Precision Laboratories
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning
3. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number. Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree
Difei Sun, LifeLabs
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning
4. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to: (please check one)
a) Discuss the session with my colleagues
b) Pursue additional learning activities.
c) Complete a Personal Learning Project.
d) Not change my practice.
3) Change my practice.
6. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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