Laboratory & Diagnosis Official Journal of Iranian Association of Clinical Laboratory Doctors Supplement Issue for IQC 17 Editorial Board Members: Dr. Kamaledine. Bagheri, DCLS Dr. Saeed Mahdavi, DCLS Dr. Mohammad Reza Bakhtiari, DCLS, PhD Dr. Ali Sadeghitabar, DCLS Dr. Mohammad Ghasem Eslami, DCLS Dr. Mohammad Sahebalzamani, DCLS Dr. S. Mohammad Hasan Hashemimadani, DCLS Dr. Narges Salajegheh, DCLS Executive Board Members: Ali Adibzadeh Sara Tondro Sedigheh Jalili Azam Jalili Mohammad Kazemi Leyla Pourdehghan Maryam Fazli Marzieh Moradi Mehrnosh shokrollahzadeh Layout by: Navid Ghahremani Circulation: 1000 copies Address: 1414734711, No.29, Ardeshir Alley, Hashtbehesht S t., Golha Square, Fatemi Ave, Tehran – Iran Telefax: (+98 21) 88970700 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Message of Congress Chairman Dr. Mohammad Sahebalzamani DCLS In the Name of God We are planning to hold the 12th International Congress and 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement of Clinical Laboratory Services on 21-23 April 2019. We have tried to invite prominent national and international scientists and experts to take part in the event and present their scientific theories in order to ensure the improvement of congress’ quality. Congress authorities are going to provide the participants with a peaceful, friendly and jolly environment, together with scientific initiatives, as the outcome of scientific research of the congress. Modern researches of clinical sciences are in the course of rapid development and our country has a significant role in this venture. Hence, the authorities have to make a fundamental planning in order to increase enthusiasms and motivations of this large and educated s tratum. We mus t not isolate the scientific elements, scientists and skilled and experienced experts by performing incorrect activities and mus t avoid emptying out the scientific channels by superficial approaches. Our effects within the past 16 years have been to create a scientific atmosphere for owners of clinical and medical sciences to present theories, to ensure that the scientific educated s tratum in our country will be reinforced and strengthened. 2 The 12th International & 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement in Clinical Laboratories April 18-21, 2019 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Message of Congress Secretaries Dr. B. Poopak Dr. M. M. Mossalaeie Dr. A. Sadeghitabar DCLS, PhD DCLS DCLS In the Name of God Firs t we would like to express our respect and gratitude to the elite colleagues of Iranian Association of Clinical Laboratory Doctors and appreciate all colleagues who make their utmos t efforts to improve the congress and boos t the quality of laboratory services and direct the authorities and secretariat of the congress. We would like to inform you that, with the assis tance of God Almighty and under the shadow of synergy, and nons top efforts of the dear colleagues in the scientific committee and the secretariat of the congress, reviewing the experiences and modern scientific discussions of the world and the country, and considering the recent challenges which has created numerous problems for state-owned and private clinical laboratories, a new opportunity is going to be provided in the 12th international congress and 17th national congress on clinical laboratory services quality improvement. In the present congress, which is going to be held from 18 April to 21 April 2019, scientific, managerial and trade discussions (scientific solutions) are going to be set forth within 27 main topics and 40 workshops. We hope, with the favor of God Almighty, an appropriate opportunity is provided for exchange of modern knowledge, enjoying the results of researches conducted by Iranian and foreign scientis ts, professors, elites and s tudents in different areas, so that we can take an important s tep in achieving the high goals of the Congress on Clinical Services Quality Improvement and hope that the scientific and practical solutions so produced will improve the tatuss and provision of services with a desirable quality. We would like to express our thanks for active participation of all dear colleagues in clinical laboratories and associated businesses in Iran and overseas, who will assist us in holding the 17th congress in a significant manner. The 12th International & 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement in Clinical Laboratories April 18-21, 2019 3 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Congress Main Topics Main Topics Coordinator Page Clinical Laboratory: Accountability and Social Responsibility Dr. H. Dargahi, PhD 11 Clinical Laboratory Accreditation: The Role of ILAC, Regional Cooperation Dr. S. Mahdavi, DCLS 15 Bodies & National Accreditation Bodies- Scientific Associations Clinical Laboratory & Allergic Diseases Dr. M. M. Mohammadi, DCLS, PhD 19 Clinical Lab. Director: Academic Education & Training Dr. A. Gharehbaghian, DCLS, PhD 23 Clinical Laboratory & Male Infertility Etiology Dr. A. Sadeghitabar, DCLS 26 Dr. M. R. Aliakbarzadeh Sarukhani, Clinical Laboratory Researches: Clinical Biochemistry 30 DCLS, PhD Clinical Laboratory Researches: Hematology & Immunohematology Dr. N. Vazifeh Shiran, PhD 37 Clinical Laboratory Researches: Microbiology & Serology Dr. N. Rahimifard, DCLS, PhD 41 Disseminated Fungal Infections: Diagnosis Challenges Dr. M. Ghahri, DCLS, PhD 49 Ethics & Regulations in Clinical Laboratory: Analysis of Disciplinary Records Dr. M. Abbasi, MD, PhD 54 Hepatitis and Liver Disease Dr. S. M. Alavian, MD 58 Laboratory and Clinical Toxicology Dr. A. R. Timcheh Hariri, DCLS 61 Laboratory & Cancer Genetics (Diagnosis, Prognosis, Monitoring) Dr. B. Poopak, DCLS, PhD 65 Laboratory Diagnosis of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Dr. M. Parsania, PhD 69 Laboratories & Insurance Organisations Dr. Sh. Ghaffari, MD, PhD 73 Laboratory & Transplantation Dr. N. Tajik, DCLS, PhD 77 Maintenance and Continuity in Organization of Laboratory Services During Dr. M. Sabooni, DCLS 81 Economic Crisis: Solutions, Opportunities, and Challenges Major Business Challenges Facing the Medical Laboratories and Solutions Dr. M. M. Mossalaei, DCLS 86 Measurement S tandardization in Clinical Laboratories Dr. M. R. Bakhtiari, DCLS, PhD 91 National Clinical Laboratory Standards: Challenges & Solutions Dr. A. Shirin, DCLS 96 New Technologies in Laboratory Diagnosis Dr. E. Sadroddiny, PhD 100 Quality Improvement in the CKD Lab Tes ts Dr. R. Mohammadi, DCLS, PhD 105 S tandard Laboratory Equipment & Kits: Challenges & Solutions Dr. B. Latif, PhD 109 Technological Advances & Future Trends in Laboratory Medicine Prof. Kh. Adeli, PhD 113 Transfusion Medicine Management Dr. A. A. Pourfathollah, PhD 118 4 The 12th International & 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement in Clinical Laboratories April 18-21, 2019 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Coordinators of Congress Main Topics (in Alphabetic Order) Dr. M. Abbasi Prof. Kh. Adeli Dr. S. M. Alavian Dr. M. R. Aliakbarzadeh Sarukhani Dr. M. R. Bakhtiari MD, PhD PhD MD DCLS, PhD DCLS, PhD Dr. M. A. Boroumand Dr. H. Dargahi Dr. Sh. Ghaffari Dr. M. Ghahri Dr. A. Gharehbaghian MD, ASCP PhD MD, PhD DCLS,PhD DCLS,PhD Dr. B. Latif Dr. S. Mahdavi, Dr. R. Mohammadi Dr. M. Mahdi Mohammadi Dr. M. M. Mosallaei Phd DCLS DCLS,PhD DCLS, PhD DCLS Dr. M. Parsania Dr. B. Poopak Dr. A. A. Pourfathollah Dr. N. Rahimi Fard Dr. M. Sabooni PhD DCLS, PhD PhD DCLS, PhD DCLS Dr. A. Sadeghitabar Dr. E. Sadroddiny Dr. A. Shirin Dr. N. Tajik Dr. A. R. Timcheh Hariri DCLS PhD DCLS DCLS,PhD DCLS Dr. B. Valizadeh Dr. N. Vazifeh Shiran DCLS PhD The 12th International & 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement in Clinical Laboratories April 18-21, 2019 5 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Key Speakers (in Alphabetic Order) Prof. Khosrow Adeli Dr. Pedram Ahmadpou (Canada) MD, Nephrology Chair of Publications and Commu- nications Division of IFCC, head and full professor of Clinical Bio- chemis try at the Hospital for Sick Children , University of Toronto- Canada Dr. Rafal Jalil Al-Saigh Prof. Mujdat Aytekin (Iraq) (Turkey) Faculty of Pharmacy/ University of Faculty of Medicine Department of Babylon/ Iraq Basic Medical SciencesProf, De- partment of Biochemistry, Halic University,Turkey. Prof. Mahdi Balali Mood Dr. Marta Corbella PhD (Italy) Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Fon- dazione IRCCS San Matteo Prof. Rajiv Timothy Erasmus Dr. Nuthar Jassam (South Africa) (England) Tygerberg Hospital, National Consultant Clinical Biochemist and Health Laboratory Service, Faculty Head of Department, Harrogate of Medicine, Stellenbosch Universi- NHS Foundation Trus t, England ty, Cape Town, South Africa, Presi- dent, South African Association for Clinical Biochemis try 6 The 12th International & 17th National Congress on Quality Improvement in Clinical Laboratories April 18-21, 2019 Laboratory & Diagnosis Vol. 10, No 42, Supplement Issue Dr. Erna Lenters-Wes tra Dr. Farzenah Marjani (Turkey) (Netherlands) Turkey Republic Ministry of Health, European Reference Laboratory for Department of Examination and Di- Glycohemoglobin, location Isala, agnosis Services, Head of Depart- The Netherlands,IFCC Committee ment on the Education in the Use of Bio- markers in Diabetes (C-EUBD). Prof Tahir Pillay Dr. Elena Maria Seminari (Italy) (South Africa) Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Fondazi- Chief Specialist, Professor & Head one IRCCS San Matteo of the Department of Chemical Pa- thology, University of Pretoria and National Health Laboratory service, S teve Biko