Shona R. Whitehead Program Coordinator Heartland Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative 405-271-8001 ext. 42190 From: On Behalf Of Kelly Leight Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:41 AM Subject: Volunteers Needed for CLSI Newborn Screening Project From: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 10:45 AM To: Ojodu, Jelili | APHL Subject: Volunteers Needed for Newborn Screening Project Having trouble viewing this mailing? Click here <http://clsi.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjU3ODgwJnA9MSZ1PTc1MjAxNzg5NCZsaT01NTIzMDk2/index.html> . [cid:3396343259_4658258] Call For Volunteers Title of Document to Be Revised Blood Collection on Filter Paper for Newborn Screening Programs Due Date: September 16, 2011 LA04-A5-Blood Collection on Filter Paper for Newborn Screening Programs; Approved Standard-Fifth Edition addresses the issues associated with specimen collection, the filter paper collection device, and the transfer of blood onto filter paper. Issues addressed in the standard include: * Procedures for applying blood collected by heelstick directly onto the preprinted circles of filter paper * Recommendations on the source of blood * Other techniques for collection of blood spot specimens * Specifications for the filter paper, handling, and the mailing package * Specifications for the specimen collection device * The handling of blood spots collected on filter paper for DNA/RNA analysis The main purpose of the LA04-A5 revision is to provide updated recommendations and ensure a functional standard that will result in uniform techniques for collecting the best possible specimen for use in newborn screening programs. Interested in volunteering to serve as a document development committee member on this project? Learn more... <http://clsi.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjU3ODgwJnA9MSZ1PTc1MjAxNzg5NCZsaT01NTIzMDk1/index.html> [cid:3396343259_4678565] If you would prefer to not receive e-mails from us, click here <http://clsi.informz.net/clsi/default.asp?action=u&[log in to unmask]&mi=1257880> . [cid:3396343259_4653265]<http://pod3.informz.net/z/cmVkOC5hc3A_dT03NTIwMTc4OTQmbWk9MTI1Nzg4MCZsPTE/index.html> [cid:3396343259_4648397] Jelili Ojodu, MPH Director, Newborn Screening and Genetics Association of Public Health Laboratories 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 700 Silver Spring, MD 20910 t: 240.485.2772 f: 240.485.2700 e: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> w: www.aphl.org <http://www.aphl.org/> Connect with APHL Blog <http://bit.ly/aphlblog> | Facebook <http://bit.ly/aphlfb> | Twitter <http://bit.ly/aphlnews> | LinkedIn <http://bit.ly/aphllin> | YouTube <http://bit.ly/aphlyt>