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Laboratory
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Airport
Radisson Hotel
Philadelphia,
PA September 15-16, 2000
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 31, 2000
A maximum of 50 abstracts only can be accommodated
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION
OF ABSTRACT
In order to be accepted abstracts of posters to
be presented at the above meeting must meet certain criteria and format.
Each correctly submitted abstract will be subject to peer review and evaluated
by identical criteria with regard to its relevance to the title of the
conference. Failure to follow instructions for preparation and submission
of abstracts will result in rejection of an otherwise acceptable paper.
Abstracts will be published in the program booklet and considered for
publication in Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
1. Content of Abstracts
The information
must include and clearly state:
a. the objective
of the study
b. the
study design and setting indicating relevance to the topic
c. the
main outcome measures and results of the study
d. the
conclusion
2. Abstract Form
Abstracts
must be submitted using the attached form as a guide. The text must fit
into a space of 5 1/2" X 6", leave no margin within this space and typed
on plain paper.
* Use computer type (10 point) at 12 characters per inch
* Use computer laser printer or a fully-formed character printer
* Type single space
In addition to the
paper, you must also submit the abstract in an electronic form. It is
preferable that the submission be by e-mail (as an attached file
to: CANNOND@questdiagnostics.com).
The file cam also be sent on a diskette in WordPerfect, Word, or ACSII
format.
3. Title/Author/Affiliation
The title
should be brief and clearly indicate the nature of the work. State the
presenter's name, professional credentials, and affiliation.
4. Submission Instructions
Abstracts must
be received by Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Send abstracts and diskette to:
Dr. Donald Cannon
Quest
Diagnostics
One Malcolm
Ave
Teterboro,
NJ 07608-1070
E-MAIL:
CANNOND@questdiagnostics.com