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Vol. 45 • No. 02 • September 2016ACBINEWS BULLETIN An Official In-house magazine for Circulation among MembersAssociation of HEAD OFFICE & SECRETARIATClinical Biochemists of India Biochem LabRegd. No. Patna 29/75-6 East Boring Canal Roadwww.acbindia.org Patna-800 001 (Bihar) [email protected]



EDITORIAL BOARD Editorial Editor-in-Chief Dear members, Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Sinha Greetings. Nalanda Medical College, WE HAVE GONE GREEN !! With this issue, the ACBI News Bulletin will no longer be available in the Patna GENERAL SECRETARY, ACBI printed form that we have so used to for all of 45 years. With internet penetra-email: [email protected] tion in the remotest of areas of our country and also, the failure of the Postal department in assuring delivery of the Bulletin to your doorstop, has goaded Executive Editor us in switching over to the Digital format. Dr. K.R. Prasad The month of December will see Dr. Poornima Manjrekar welcoming you Professor all to the lovely seaside city of Mangaluru from 12th to 15th December 2016 as Deptt. of Biochemistry the host of the 43rd Annual national Conference of ACBI. Katihar Medical College As you all might be aware, your association had started the ACBI Katihar BENEVOLENT FUND to provide some financial help to members who may be e-mail: [email protected] in dire need of help. This is an appeal to all members of this association to contribute generously to this fund. Let the Good Samaritan in you shine out !! Members, Editorial Board Dr. M.V.R. Reddy Looking forward to meeting you all in Mangalore. MGIMS, Wardha Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha Past General Secretary, ACBI GENERAL SECRETARY & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Shyamali Pal Kolkata [email protected] OF CLINICAL Contents 3 BIOCHEMISTS OF INDIA 4 • Editorial 4 Secretariat • Obitury 4 Biochem Lab • Invitation to Members for Case Histories 5 East Boring Canal Road • Notice for ACBI Meeting 6 Patna - 800 001 (Bihar) • New IFCC App for iOS & Android 8e-mail: [email protected] • ACBI Election Notice Head Office • ACBI Benevolent Fund : An Appeal 9 Biochem Lab • Course Leading to the Degree of Membership of Indian Board of 10 East Boring Canal Road 11 Patna - 800 001 (Bihar) Clinical Biochemistry (MIBCB) 12e-mail: [email protected] • Branch Reports 14 • Call for Proposal to host 44th Annual Conference of ACBI, 2017 18 © 2014 Association of Clinical • Notice for ACBI Meeting Biochemists of India • ACBI Membership Application Form • IFCC-Semens Specialized ConferenceAll articles in this News Bulletin reflects the views of the respective authors. ACBI NEWS BULLETIN 3

OBITUARY We are sorry to report the sad demise of one of ACBI’s great stalwart, Dr. T. Vijayakumar on 20th July at 11 pm. He was 70 years. With his passing away we all have lost a great stalwart. Even though he was under treatment for the past 3 or 4 years, he was very active in academic circles till the last few days. He was working as Professor of Biochemistry at the Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe. He had more than 40 years teaching, research and experience in Clinical Biochemistry. He was a very active member of ACBI for the past 20 years. He was the representative of ACBI of the Kerala for many years, in which capacity he had organized many workshops and state level conferences. He was holding the post of the Zonal representative for South zone, in which capacity he had organized the South zone conferences during 2014 and 2015. He is a Fellow of the ACBI (FACBI). He was MSc in Chemistry (first class & Second rank) from Kerala University, MSc in Nutrition (first rank) from Osmania University and PhD in Immunology from Calicut University. He was a Fellow & Chartered Chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London as well as Fellow & Chartered Biologist of the Institute of Biology, London. He had undergone training in Quality control under WHO in USA and training on Laboratory standardization under Commonwealth medical fellowship in UK. He was the former Dean & Director School of Health Sciences, Calicut University. He was the author of more than 160 papers in indexed National and International journals. He contributed articles to 12 books and published 2 books in the field of Clinical Biochemistry. He had organized more than 25 National conferences in the field of clinical biochemistry. He was the research guide in Medical Biochemistry of the Universities of Kerala, Kannur, Kottayam, Amritha, Vinayaka and Yenapoya. He had guided more than 30 students for PhD. A large number of his students and colleagues from laboratory services and medical colleges were assembled for the funeral at Kochi on 21st July 2016. During that function, we have placed a wreath in the name of ACBI Kerala Chapter. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters and 3 grandsons. Written by : Dr. D.M. Vasudevan, MD, FRCPath, FACBI, Past-President, ACBI INVITATION TO MEMBERS FOR CASE HISTORIES Members are invited to send Case History with Biochemical Investigations of Interesting cases or cases with unusual presentations. Your experience will help others. Please share it with us on ACBI News Bulletin. Please send your write up to Dr.Shyamali Pal at : [email protected] ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

NEW IFCC App for iOS & AndroidTo: IFCC Full and Affiliate Members Presidents of IFCC Regional FederationsDear all,The IFCC Communications and Publications Division (CPD) is pleased toannounce the release of the IFCC app on both iOS and Android platforms. Theapp is free to download from iTunes or Google Play and is the latestcommunication tool for use by all IFCC officers, member society members, andother lab medicine professionals.You are kindly invited to inform all your Society members!The app is available for both Apple and android phones or tablets and provides: •Direct access to the IFCC website •The latest news from IFCC •IFCC calendar of upcoming conferences and other events •Access to the eAcademy eLearning modules •Ability to browse the latest issues of the eNewsletter and eJournal, evenwhen you are offline.Everything in one place, accessible with a single click.Search for the app in the Apple AppStore or Google Play using \"ifcc\" today and download!Apple Store (iOS) Google Play (android) Khosrow Adeli Chair, Communications and Publications Division (CPD) International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC)Via Carlo Farini, 81 - 20159 Milano - ITALYTel: +39 0266809912- Fax: +39 0260781846e-mail: [email protected] Site: www.ifcc.orgACBI NEWS BULLETIN 5

ACBI Election NoticeCall for Nominations to fill up vacancies in Executive Council of ACBI, 2017Position Number of Vacancies1. Vice President One2. Zonal EC Members FiveOne from each zone North, South, East, West & Central zone3. State Representatives All the States Duly filled nominations for the above posts are invited from the eligible members duly proposed andseconded by the Members of the Association. Nominations may please be submitted to the President,ACBI in the format given below to : Dr. Rajendra Prasad Professor & Head Department of Biochemistry P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh 160 012The Last date for receiving the Nominations: November 30th, 2016The Last date for withdrawal of Nominations: November 20th, 2016 Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha General Secretary, ACBI REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS POSTS Vice President-II : A candidate for this posts should be a life member of at least 10 years standing and have attended at least 7 Annual Conferences of the Association. He/she should be holding a senior post in his/her work place or has been doing clinical biochemistry for the last 15 years. Candidates should not hold any bias against medical/non-medical members or bias against any one. He/she have shown aptitude for working for the association by taking up some responsibilities of the Association in the past. Zonal Council Members: Five Executive Zonal Members: Executive Zonal members from different zones shall be elected by members of respective zones or by General Body, if zonal members fails to elect any one. Their term shall be of one year and they can be re-elected continuously 2 times more on being satisfied by his/ her performance and on filing of nomination each year. [Background Note : Zonal Branch: ACBI would encourage formation of five zonal branches divided broadly on the basis of Government categorization representing East, West, North, South and Central zones to promote scientific activities. The Northern Zone comprising the States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh; The Central Zone, comprising the States of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh; The Eastern Zone, comprising the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Sikkim, West Bengal and North-Eastern states; The Western Zone, comprising the States of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli;6 ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

The Southern Zone, comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. One executive member will be elected by Zone members or and if no name comes from zones then they will be elected from each zone in the General Body Meeting. Such zonal executive member shall act as Secretary of the Zone and will be responsible for holding scientific meetings in the zone. One zonal conference should be held every 2 or 3 years.] State Representative should be a life member who has attended ACBI Annual conferences regularlyin the last 5 years and is fairly active in Association activities.Format of the Nomination Form for Positions in Executive Council I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .propose the name of Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bearing Membership No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for the post of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLACE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .second the proposal.PLACE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..accord my consent to the proposal.PLACE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIGNATURE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please attach photocopy of ACBI Member ID card & required number of Conference Attendance certificate along withapplication t support your nomination. ACBI NEWS BULLETIN 7

ACBI BENEVOLENT FUND : AN APPEAL The Executive Council and GB were concerned to know the fact that one of our very senior members is sufferingdue to lack of money for his treatment and upkeep. For such situation many organizations have created 'Benevolent'fund to assist their members in dire need. We should also have compassion when any of our members are in need ofhelp. Therefore the G.B. has decided to create a Fund to help our needy members and has sanctioned Rs. 50,000from ACBI account for this fund. The IJCB Board has also decided to contribute Rs. 25,000. Many members haveagreed to send money for the fund. Dr. B.C. Harinath has contributed Rs. 17000 which includes the money he got asrecipient of ACBI-A.J. Thakur award for Distinguished Clinical Biochemist. Some have sent Rs. 1000 / 2000 /3000 astheir contribution. I solicit your support and appeal you to send money for this noble work as much as you like. The money be sentto the Treasurer, Association of clinical Biochemists of India, Biochem-Lab, East Boring Canal Road, Patna - 800001by bank draft in the name of “ACBI Benevolent Fund” payable at Patna. The names of Donors are published in NewsBulletin. Dr. Jayashree Bhattacharya, PRESIDENTList of Donors to ACBI-Benevolent Fund : As on 15.03.20141. Association of Clinical Biochemists of India ` 50,000.002. Dr. B.C. Harinath, Prof. & Director, JBTDR Centre, Wardha ` 16,000.003. Dr. S.P. Dandekar, Prof. & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai ` 1,000.004. Dr. Sujata W., Biochemistry Deptt., PGI, Chandigarh ` 1,000.005. Dr. K. P. Sinha, Retd. Professor of Biochemistry, P.M.C.H. & Advisor ` 1,000.006. Dr. B.N. Tiwary, Patna ` 1,000.007. Dr. Uday Kumar, Patna ` 1,000.008. Dr. Anand Saran, Patna ` 1,000.009. Anonymous Donor, Mumbai ` 5,000.0010. Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha, Patna ` 1,000.0011. Dr. Harbans Lal, Rohtak ` 2,000.0012. Dr. S.J. Makhija ` 1,000.0013. Dr. T.F. Ashavaid, Mumbai ` 3,000.0014. Dr. T. Malati, Hyderbad ` 5,000.0015. Dr. Praveen Sharma, Jaipur ` 4,000.0016. Dr. K. L. Mahadevappa, Karnataka ` 1,000.0017. Dr. P.S. Murthy, Bangalore ` 5,000.0018. Dr. Geeta Ebrahim ` 1,000.0019. Dr. M.V. Kodliwadmath, Bangalore ` 1,000.0020. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Singh, Delhi ` 10,000.0021. Dr. M.B. Rao, Mumbai ` 2000.0022. Dr. Praveen Sharma, Jodhpur ` 30,000.0023. Dr. Tester F. Ashavaid, Mumbai ` 10,000.0024. Dr. Manorma Swain, Cuttack ` 3,000.008 ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

COURSE LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF Membership of Indian Board of Clinical Biochemistry (MIBCB) Conducted by the Indian Board of Clinical Biochemistry (IBCB) Under the auspices of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI) Approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI)Why should you do this course?About 70% of the decisions on the medical diagnosis are based on the results generated by clinical biochemistrylaboratory. It is absolutely necessary to generate adequate manpower to look after these clinical laboratories inIndia. Clinical biochemistry is a scientific discipline related to analysis of body fluids, blood, cells and tissues in orderto understand disease process. The scope of clinical biochemistry is interrelated with patient care and treatment.The person working in a clinical biochemistry laboratory needs knowledge on biochemistry, molecular biology,hematology, immunology, microbiology and serology.Although clinical biochemistry is an important topic, it is sad to state that there are no professional courses con-ducted by any universities in India on this subject, at the moment. Therefore, the Association of Clinical Biochemistsof India (ACBI) has set up the Indian Board of Clinical Biochemistry (IBCB) in order to conduct the course onMembership of Indian Board of Clinical Biochemistry (MIBCB), and to conduct the examination and certify theeligible candidates. We are proud to state that this course is approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI)The aim of the course is to impart training to graduates, to render them proficient to: (a) perform the medical biochemical techniques (b) interpret the results of various tests (c) supervise the medical biochemistry laboratories (d) Identify biochemical diagnostic agents or tests useful in diagnosis and monitoring response to therapy (e) Interpret the clinical significance of biochemical lab test resultsThe duration of the course shall be 3 years. The total course is divided into 6 modules (or semesters), each of 6months duration. Each module is comprised of 5 topics; thus the whole course will have 30 topics. At the end ofeach module (semester), there will be an examination on the 5 topics of that module. The course will be mainlythrough correspondence. Further, there will be direct contact classes.New batch of the course will start on January and July of every year. The detailed syllabus and application form andother details can be download from the ACBI website <www.acbindia.org>.FORTHCOMING EVENT 9 SOUTH ZONE ACBI CONFERENCE 23rd-24th September, 2016 Venue: Examinationa Hall (Ground Floor), CMC Campus, Bagayam, Vellore Organised by: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004 Tel.: 0416-228 2170, 2758, 09443361615 Email: [email protected] Organised Secretary: Dr. Victoria Job, Professor & Head, CMC, Vellore ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

Branch ReportsACBI Delhi State BranchA Lecture on Systemic Hypoxia and Organ Dysfunction A lecture by Prof. (Dr.) Gustavo Zubieta, Director, High View of the august auidenceAltitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute, Bolivia onthe topic Systemic Hypoxia and Organ Dysfunction wasjointly organized by the Delhi Chapter ACBI, VallabhbhaiPatel Chest Institute, Defence Institute of Physiology &Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Indian National Academy ofStress Sciences and Biotechnology Society of India on18.07.2016 (Monday) at 3.00 P.M in Paintal MemorialGolden Jubilee Auditorium of the V.P. Chest Institute. Itwas attended by about 100 participants includingstudents, faculty and members of Delhi Chapter ACBI andthe lecture was praised by all. The programme endedwith a fruitful discussion and was a grand success.Uttar Pradesh and ACBI North ZoneOne day CME on ‘Best Practices in Laboratory Management’One day CME on ‘Best Practices in Laboratory Management’ was held on 31st March 2016 at Era’s LucknowMedical College & Hospital, Lucknow. The meet was held in the mini Auditorium of Institute. CME was organised bythe Uttar Pradesh ACBI representative Dr BrijeshRathore in collaboration with North Zone ACBI representative Dr.Seema Bhargava as part of the continued medical education series sponsored by Beckman Coulter. The aim of themeeting was to spread awareness about the concept of the Risk Management & Quality assurance in clinicalbiochemistry laboratory. All the dignitaries and guest speakers were welcomed by floral bouquet. The welcomeaddress was given by Prof Savitri Thakur, Principal - Era's Lucknow Medical College. She introduced the topic to thegathering. Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi, Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow intro-duced the CME. Further, Prof. Mamta Kankra, Consultant Scientist, Dept. of Biochemistry, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, updated about the concept of the 'Quality Indicators in Diagnostic Laboratory. Prof. Seema Bhargava, Chair Person & Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Biochemistry, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi talked about 'Implementing NABL guidelines for method validation and verification'. Dr Kalpana Singh, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow delivered her talk on 'Pre-analytical variants: Effect of Sample quality on Clinical chemistry assays'. Dr. Jayesh W., Sr. Consultant & Quality Manager, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai explained about the 'Risk manage-CME on ‘Best Practices in Laboratory Management’ ment in Diagnostic Laboratory'. Dr. Brijesh Rathore,10 ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

Associate Professor, Era's Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh ACBI representative) briefed thegathering about the role of ACBI and corporate members in effective management of the Quality control in diagnos-tic laboratory. Sessions were chaired by Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi, Prof Aparna Misra, Prof Ajanta Roy, Prof Riyaz Mehdiand Prof. Rehana Begum. All the guest speakers and Chairpersons were honoured by memento presentation. CMEwas witnessed by participants from King Georges' Medical University, Career Institute of Medical Sciences, IntegralUniversity, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences. Faculty members Junior residents, staff and MBBS students of Era'sLucknow Medical College appreciated the CME. Meeting was attended by more than 200 participants. Dr. BrijeshRathore presented the vote of thanks to all, at the end of meeting. Call for Proposal to host 44th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ACBI, 2017 The proposal to host 44th Annual conference of ACBI in 2017 should reach the Secreteriat latest by 1by15th. November 2016. Please contact Secretary ([email protected]) or visit www.acbindia.org for rulesand format of application. Note: The proposal for the 44th Annual Conference for 2017 submitted by Dr. Abbas Ali Mahdi,Professor & Head, K. G. Medical University, Lucknow, UP, was accepted by 42nd GB at Chandigarh, subjectto re-affirmation by Dr. Abbas Ali Mahdi. In case he does not reaffirm, then the GB will decide from theavailable proposals satisfying all requirements. Therefore, if anybody wants to propose for this conference,then they should send their proposal by 15th November 2016 to the General Secretary. NOTE : Organizing Secretary: The Organizing Secretary should be a Life member of ACBI of at least 15 yearsstanding as member and must be in a senior position in the profession having practiced Clinical Biochemistry/teaching Biochemistry to medical students for at least 15 years. He/ she should have been regularly attending ACBIconferences and has attended at least 10 conferences. He / She should have shown leadership qualities as evidencedby active participation in activities of ACBI either at state or at national level, organizations of scientific meetings andinfluenced at least 10 biochemists for enrollment as member of ACBI. He/She is held in high steam by members of theAssociation. INVITATION TO CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTICLES The corporate members are invited to send articles on current and future trends in instrumentationand testing techniques in Laboratory Medicine for publication in News Bulletin. The articles can directly be sent to Executive Editor, ACBI News Bulletin, Dr. K.R. Prasad at :[email protected], [email protected]. The articles can directly be sent to Executive Editor, ACBI News Bulletin, Dr. K. R. Prasad at : [email protected], [email protected] NEWS BULLETIN 11

Notice for ACBI Meeting Meeting Date & Time VenueEditorial Board of IJCB Meeting December 12, 2016 KMC & 4.00 to 5.00 pm Mangaloreother Sub Committee meetings Pre GB December 12, 2016Executive Council meeting 5.00 to 8.00 pmGeneral Body Meeting December 14, 2016 5.00 to 8.00 pm Post GB December 15, 2016Executive Council meeting 8.00 to 9:00 am (Breakfast)Note: The date & timings of the General Body Meeting & Post General Body Executive Council meeting may change as per conference programme and will be communicated to all members. Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha General Secretary, ACBI NOTICE All members are requested to view ACBI website (www.acbindia.org ) to check their name andaddress in Directory of members. If your name does not appear in the Directory, or there is error ordiscrepancy, please download the Correction Form from the site and send it by email to Dr. Rajiv RanjanSinha, Secretary, ACBI, at [email protected] or post it to BIOCHEM-Lab, East Boring Canal Road,Patna–800 001.ADVERTISEMENT RATE IN ACBI NEWS BULLETIN POSITION Rate for 1 Issue Rate for 2 Issues1. Back Cover (4-colour) Rs. 20,000 Rs. 35,0002. Back Inside (4-colour) Rs. 15,000 Rs. 25,0003. Front Inside (4-colour) Rs. 15,000 Rs. 25,0004. Inside Page (BW) : Full Page Rs. 12,0005. Inside Page (BW) : Half Page Rs. 8,0006. Full Page Insert (Colour) Rs. 4,000 Rs. 6,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 35,000Note : 1. Corporate Members can avail 10% discount on advertisement in the News Bulletin. 2. For advertisement on Front inside, Back inside & Back cover, advertisers will also get added benefit of their advertisement being “hot-linked” to their company web-site.12 ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTS OF INDIA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Please affix a stamp size (PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL OR TYPE)1. Category of Membership Applied (tick the choice) : recent photograph. Life / Associate Life / Annual / Corporate / Seasonal (Do not staple or pin)2. Name Dr/Mr./Mrs./Ms. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME3. Sex : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Date of Birth : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Nationality : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Academic Qualifications with Year : (Also Attach Photocopies please) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Designation : ..........................................................................................................8. OFFICIAL ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (i) Department :(ii) Institution : ......................................................................................................(iii) Address : ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................(iv) City : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (v) Pin Code :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (vi) State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(vii) Tel. (with area code): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mob.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(viii) Fax (with area code) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ix) E-mail : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS(i) Address : ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................(ii) City : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii) Pin Code :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iv) State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(v) Tel. (with area code): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mob.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(vi) Fax (with area code) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (vii) E-mail : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. Address for Communication : Official OR Residential (please tick the choice)11. Professional Experience (briefly) on separate page : Teaching / Research / Diagnostic : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Years12. Field of expertise/Areas of Interest: (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Publications, if any : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please attach a list giving details of publications.14. Membership of other professional bodies, if any : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. Any other relevant information (brief) : (on separate page)16. D.D. No.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount : Rs.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Enclose the crossed D.D. for an appropriate amount drawn in favour of ‘Association of Clinical Biochemists of India’ payable at Patna) ACBI NEWS BULLETIN 13

UNDERTAKING BY THE APPLICANT I have gone through the bylaws of the Association of Clinical Biochemists of India. If admitted as a member, I shall abide by therules and regulations of the association.Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date Signature of the Applicant Recommendation by a Member of ACBI (This is essential) I have verified the information given in this application that are true to the best of my knowledge. He/She fulfils eligibility requirementfor becoming a member of ACBI. I recommend that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . be accorded the membership of the ACBI.Name & Signature of the Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACBI Membership No.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISCLAIMERI have no objection / I object* if my address and full details are put on the ACBI website at www.acbindia.org.Name & Signature of the Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * strike out whichever is not applicable ADMISSIBILITY RULES ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA : Membership of the Association is open to teachers & research scientists in the discipline of Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Medicine and other allied subjects in a medical institution and also to persons holding M.B.B.S., M.Sc.(Biochemistry or Clinical Biochemistry) and are engaged in research or practice of clinical Biochemistry in hospital or in private laboratory. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP : Those graduates who do not fit in the above criteria, but have an interest in Clinical Biochemistry are eligible to become Associate Members. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP : A company dealing in biochemical and instruments for biochemistry laboratories can become corporate members. SESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP : Those persons who are not members but want to attend ACBI National Conference and attend and/or present papers have to become Sessional Member. This membership will be valid for that conference only. If he/she fulfils all eligibility criteria for membership and again pays the next years Annual membership fees, they will be admitted as Annual Member of ACBI. MEMBERSHIP FEE : (a) Annual Member: ` 600.00 annually, (b) Life Member: ` 5130.00 (` 5000.00- once + ` 30.00 for L.M. Certificate posting + ` 100.00 for Identity Card (or ` 1800.00 annually for 3 consecutive years.) (c) For persons residing in other countries: US $200.00 (d) Associate Life Members: ` 5130.00 (` 5000.00 once + ` 30.00 for L.M. Certificate posting + ` 100.00 for Identity Card, (e) Corporate Member: ` 25,000.00 one time payment. (f) Sessional Member: ` 600.00 (g) IFCC subscription (optional): ` 1500.00 once. [LIFE MEMBERS please note : For Hard copy of Journal: ` 200.00 per year for postage (or ` 1,000.00 for 6 years). Money to be sent to Editor, IJCB (at Jaipur). The Membership Application form can be downloaded from www.acbindia.org. For Web viewing, please send your email id to editor. For more information log on at www.ijcb.co.in Prescribed fee should be paid by Bank Draft only payable to “Association of Clinical Biochemists of India” at Patna. NO CHEQUE PLEASE. The completed application (along with enclosures ) & draft should be sent to Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha, Secretary, ACBI, Biochem- Lab, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800 001, preferably by registered post. Photograph: Please affix a passport-size photo on the form & enclose a stamp-size photo with the form. DO NOT STAPLE OR PIN. ID Card Form: Please fill the Identity Card form and send along with duly filled Membership Application form.14 ACBI NEWS BULLETIN

IDENTIFY CARDS FOR ACBI MEMBERS Photo Identity card of ACBI is mandatory for members to attend the Annual Conferences, all meetings andalso for exercising their voting rights. All Life, Associate Life and Corporate members are requested to fill up theabove form and send it to the above-mentioned address along with a Demand Draft of ` 100.00, in favour of“Association of Clinical Biochemists of India” payable at “PATNA”. If you have already sent the same, pleaseignore this.APPLICATION FOR MEMBER’S IDENTITY CARDPROFORMA Please affix a stamp size(Please type or write in CAPITAL letters) recent 1. Name Dr/Mr./Mrs./Ms.:....................................................................................................... photograph. 2. Qualification : ................................................................................................................... (Do not staple or pin) 3. ACBI Membership Number : ................................................ (for example 3579/LM/JOUR)4. Work Place (City) :..............................................................................................................................................5. State :.................................................................................................................................................................6. Date of Joining theACBI :...................................................................................................................................Members are requested to fill-up the form to get their Identity Card.This is essential.Filled up form to be posted to : Dr Rajiv R Sinha,Secretary, Association of Clinical Biochemists of India Biochem-Lab,East Boring Canal Road,Patna 800 001 (Bihar)ACBI NEWS BULLETIN 15

Regd. No. Patna 29/75-6 www.acbindia.orgDistribution : IFCC Full, Affiliate and Corporate Members 12 July 2016 Increasing Clinical Effectiveness Award 2016/17IFCC is again pleased to collaborate with the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) and othersupporters to bring an international dimension to the Increasing Clinical Effectiveness (ICE) programme andaward. ICE has been launched to encourage laboratory medicine specialists to collaborate with clinicalcolleagues to demonstrate that optimal use of the laboratory can have a measurable positive impact onpatient outcomes.ICE is open to any laboratory medicine specialist. He/she is invited to submit an abstract that describes testingrelated interventions and the quantifiable positive impact for patients that they produced.Abstracts will be assessed and the winners of the ICE award in 2016/17 will be invited to present their work aspart of an IFCC symposium at the IFCC-EFLM EuroMedLab congress in Athens on Tuesday 13 June 2017.The window for submitting abstracts to the current ICE award is now open. It will close on 30 September 2016.Abstracts should be a maximum of 750 words and comprise: nStatement of problem and background (goal, context, rationale) nIntervention/study plan/measures (intervention choice, study design, measure appropriateness) nData analysis and results (actual data, quality assessment of data, data interpretation, limitations, findings) nDiscussion and lessons learned (conclusions, generalizability, implications for others)Further information about ICE may be accessed from www.ICE-lab.org, where details can be found of theproject, together with instructions on submitting an abstract and online training sessions to help choose anddeliver the best project for an abstract submission.A library of the winning and accepted abstracts from the 2015/16 ICE award may be found at:http://www.clma.org/p/cm/ld/fid=491.Past President OFFICE CARE, PATNA (097310 15589)