Sponsored by The Binding Site

FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Description: The serum FLC assay is a quantitative and fully automated approach to measure free lambda and free kappa light chain levels in the serum. With more than 3000 articles published so far, this assay has been proven as being a major breakthrough for the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple myeloma and other monoclonal gammopathies. In conjunction with other methods used in the diagnosis of these malignancies, the serum Free Light Chain assay is now part of the battery of tests recommended by all guidelines for diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis. However, knowing limitations and how to interpret results on the Optilite instrument are keys for an optimal utilization of the assay and result reporting.

Start Date: Upon registration

Completion: Up to 52 weeks

At the end of this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts related to Myeloma and other monoclonal gammopathies
• Learn the current methods routinely used in the laboratory to help the diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma
• Describe the serum free light chain assay, its limitations and its interpretation
• Overview the guidelines recommendations, clinical benefits & applications of the serum FLC assay in the management of multiple myeloma patients

Speaker: Frank Courjal, PhD

Frank Courjal, Ph.D. received his doctoral degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Montpellier in France. He evolved in the field of oncology for more than 30 years as postdoctoral fellow in Quebec, Canada, or Director of Development in biotech or large diagnosis companies developing anti-cancer molecules and FDA approved PCR based assays or as Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry.

He joined The Binding Site 12 years ago as Director of Scientific Affairs for Canada and often gives lectures pertinent to the most recent updates to the international myeloma guidelines and the clinical utility of serum free light chain assays.

PEP hours: 1.0

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.