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Key Dates:

OOccttoobbeerr,, 1166--1188,, 22000088: Congress Dates

JJuunnee,, 0011,, 22000088: Deadline for Abstract submission

AAuugguusstt,, 0011,, 22000088: Abstract acceptance information

SSeepptteemmbbeerr,, 1155,, 22000088: Deadline for reduced registration fees

Congress Secretariat & Official Travel Agency:EERRAA LLttdd 17, Asklipiou Str., 106 80 Athens - GreeceTel.: +30 210 3634944, Fax: +30 210 3631690E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.era.gr


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I N V I T A T I O N

DDeeaarr CCoolllleeaagguueess,,

I have the honour and pleasure to invite you to participate inthe XXVVII MMeeeettiinngg ooff BBaallkkaann CClliinniiccaall LLaabboorraattoorryy FFeeddeerraattiioonn co-organized with the 77tthh HHeelllleenniicc CCoonnggrreessss ooff CClliinniiccaall CChheemmiissttrryy,to be held in HHiillttoonn AAtthheennss Hotel, 1166--1188 OOccttoobbeerr 22000088..

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine as well asMolecular Diagnostics have tremendously evolved during thelast decades and have changed our way of thinking and actingfor the patient’s care. We hope that the scientific program of

the Congress will reflect these changes and provide lectures and presentations on themost up to date topics in the field of Laboratory Medicine. Besides this, BalkanCongresses tend to become scientific events of high level where Balkan colleaguesmeet together, exchange experience and create stable scientific and friendshipconnections.

Athens is the ideal setting for such an important event. This exciting city with theunique natural beauty and mild climate, where more than 3000 years of history andculture blend harmoniously with the modern way of life, provides an ideal opportunityfor a short break between professional duties and high quality of scientific and socialprograms. Athens Hilton Hotel is centrally located and can be easily accessed by allmeans of public transportation.

The Greek Society of Clinical Chemistry - Clinical Biochemistry and the OrganizingCommittee feel privileged and responsible to organize a high quality scientific andsocial event.

We look forward to welcoming you in Athens

DDeemmeettrriiooss RRiizzooss,, PhD, EurClinChemChairman of the CongressPresident of the Greek Society of Clinical Chemistry - Clinical Biochemistry


C O M M I T T E E S

OOrrggaanniizziinngg CCoommmmiitttteeee::

President: RRiizzooss DDeemmeettrriioossSecretary: PPssaarrrraa KKaatteerriinnaaTreasurer: BBoottoouullaa EEffiiMembers: HHaalliiaassssooss AAlleexxaannddeerr

LLooii VVaassiilliikkii

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SScciieennttiiffiicc CCoommmmiitttteeee::

President: SSeekkeerriiss CCoonnssttaannttiinnooss,, Greece

ññBBeennggaa GGhheeoorrggee,, RomaniaññBBuulloo--KKaassnneeccii AAnnyyllaa,, AlbaniaññCCoojjooccaarruu MMaannoollee,, RomaniaññDDoorrddeevviicc VViiddoossaavvaa,, SerbiaññDDzzeekkoovvaa--SSttoojjkkoovvaa SSlloobbooddaa,, FYROMññEEffrreemmoovv GGeeoorrggii,, FYROMññFFeerrddeerriiggoouu--SSttaatthhaakkii AAggeelliikkii,, GreeceññHHaalliiaassssooss AAlleexxaannddeerr,, GreeceññIIggnnjjaattoovviicc SSvveettllaannaa,, SerbiaññJJeevvrriicc--CCaauusseevviicc AAddlliijjaa,, Bosnia and HerzegovinaññKKaarraabbaabbaa FFoottiinnii,, GreeceññKKaarraammaannooss NNiikkoollaaooss,, GreeceññKKaavvaarriicc JJoovvoo,, Montenegro ññLLaalleellii YYaahhyyaa,, TurkeyññLLiiaanniiddoouu EEvvii,, GreeceññNNiikkoolloouu CChhaarraa,, Greece

ññOOzzeerr NNaazzmmii,, TurkeyññPPaannaaggiioottaakkiiss OOtthhoonn,, GreeceññPPaappaassoottiirriioouu IIooaannnniiss,, GreeceññPPrriibbiilloovviicc--PPooppoovviicc DDaanniiccaa,, MontenegroññRReeffaattllllaattii EEttlleevvaa,, AlbaniaññRRiizzooss DDeemmeettrriiooss,, GreeceññSSaarraannddaakkoouu AAggeelliikkii,, GreeceññSSeeffeerriiaaddiiss KKoonnssttaannttiinn,, GreeceññSSkkoorriillaass AAnnddrreeaass,, GreeceññSSppyyrrooppoouulloouu NNoottaa,, GreeceññTTssoollaass OOrreessttiiss,, GreeceññTTzzaattcchheevv KKaammeenn,, BulgariaññTTzzoonnttcchheevvaa AAnnnnaa,, BulgariaññWWiinntteerrhhaalltteerr--JJaaddrriicc MMiirraa,,Bosnia and Herzegovina

LLooccaall AAddvviissoorryy CCoommmmiitttteeee::

ññAAlleexxooppoouullooss KKoonnssttaannttiinnoossññBBaaiirraakkttaarrii EElleenniiññBBaarrttzzeelliioottoouu AAnnaassttaassiiaa ññBBrriimmii AAggaappiiññDDeemmeettrriioouu LLaabbrroossññDDiiaarreemmee MMaarrggaarriittaaññEEfftthhiimmiiooppoouulloouu KKiirriiaakkiiññFFlleevvaa AAlleexxaannddrraaññGGaalliiaattssaattooss NNiiccoollaaoossññGGaattzzooggiiaa AAlleexxaannddrraaññGGeerroolliimmaattooss KKoonnssttaannttiinnoossññGGiiaalleerraakkii AAiimmiilliiaaññGGoouurrggiioottiiss DDeemmeettrriioossññGGrriiggoorraattoouu AAnnddrriiaanniiññHHaarriillaaoouu HHaarriissññHHaattzziivvaassiilliiaaddiiss EEffssttrraattiioossññKKaalliiaakkiiss AAtthhaannaassiioossññKKaarraammoouuzziiss IIooaannnniiss

ññKKookkoollooggiiaannnnaakkii AAnnttoonniiaaññKKoolliiooss GGeeoorrggiioossññKKoouukkoossiiaass NNiiccoollaaoossññKKrraavvaarriittoouu MMyyrrssiinniiññKKrroouuppiiss CChhrriissttoossññLLeeoonnttiioouu PPeennnnyyññMMaakkrriiss KKoonnssttaannttiinnoossññMMaannoolliiss IIooaannnniissññMMaarraaggooss GGeeoorrggiioossññMMaarrggeellii AAlleexxaannddrraa ññMMiihhaalloolliiaakkoouu SSttaavvrroouullaaññNNeeookklleeoouuss KKaatteerriinnaaññOOnnoouuffrriioouu AAnnnniiññPPaaggaalloouu IIrreenneeññPPaannttaappaassiiss GGeeoorrggiioossññPPaappaaggeeoorrggaakkiiss NNiiccoollaaoossññPPaappaaggeeoorrggiioouu EElleenniiññPPaappaannddrreeoouu EEkkaatteerriinnii

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P R O G R A M M E A T A G L A N C E

PPRREELL IIMMIINNAARRYY TTIIMMEETTAABBLLEE

TThhuurrssddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1166tthh,, 22000088

16:00-17:00 REGISTRATIONHHAALLLL AA && BB

17:00-18:00 Sponsored symposium18:00-18:45 Opening ceremony, Welcome addresses 18:45-19:30 Opening lecture19:30 Cultural event20:30 WW ee ll cc oo mm ee RR ee cc ee pp tt ii oo nn

FFrriiddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1177tthh,, 22000088

HHAALLLL AA HHAALLLL BB PPOOSSTTEERR HHAALLLL09:00-10:30 Lectures Oral presentations Poster mounting10:30:11:15 Plenary lecture11:15-12:00 Coffee Break at exhibition area12:00-12:45 Plenary lecture12:45-14:00 Sponsored symposium14:00-15:30 Lunch Break, Visit the exhibition & Poster Poster presentation15:30-16:30 Lectures Workshop16:30-17:30 Round table discussion17:30-18:00 Coffee Break at exhibition area18:00-18:45 Plenary lecture18:45-19:45 Sponsored symposium

SSaattuurrddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1188tthh,, 22000088

HHAALLLL AA HHAALLLL BB PPOOSSTTEERR HHAALLLL09:00-10:30 Lectures Oral presentations Poster mounting10:30:11:15 Plenary lecture11:15-12:00 Coffee Break at exhibition area12:00-12:45 Plenary lecture12:45-14:00 Sponsored symposium14:00-15:30 Lunch Break, Visit the exhibition & Poster Poster presentation15:30-16:30 Lectures Workshop16:30-17:30 Sponsored symposium17:30-18:00 Coffee Break at exhibition area18:00-18:45 Plenary lecture18:45-19:45 Round table discussion19:45 CC ll oo ss ii nn gg rr ee mm aa rr kk ss20:30 GG aa ll aa DD ii nn nn ee rr

SSuunnddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1199tthh,, 22000088

11 ddaayy eexxccuurrssiioonn ttoo DDeellpphhii ((ooppttiioonnaall))

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P r e l i m i n a r y S c i e n t i f i c p r o g r a mLectures11.. Errors in laboratory medicine and patient safety MMaarriioo PPlleebbaannii22.. EFCC: The new European Organization for

Clinical Chemistry and Lab Medicine and its prospects VViiccttoorr BBllaattoonn

33.. Proteomics: New prospects in laboratory medicine GGeeoorrggee PPaannaayyoottoouu

44.. Micro RNAs in Clinical Biochemistry GGeeoorrggee YYoouusseeff55.. Evidence based laboratory medicine IIooaannnniiss IIooaannnniiddiiss 66.. Biochemical markers of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy KKeevviinn SSppeenncceerr77.. Cell free fetal nucleic acids in maternal blood:

new opportunities for prenatal diagnosis DDiiaannaa BBiiaanncchhii 88.. Cytokine Biosynthesis in Immunopathology DDiimmiittrriiss KKoonnttooyyiiaannnniiss

Lecture from Balkan countries11.. Hyperferritinemia and Insulin resistance IIooaannnniiss PPaappaassssoottiirriioouu ((GGrreeeeccee))22.. Cardiovascular diseases and biomarkers NNeevviillaa HHeettaa ((AAlllliiuu)) ((AAllbbaanniiaa))33.. Molecular genetic of psychotic disorders SSrrddjjaann DDjjuurroovviicc ((MMoonntteenneeggrroo))44.. Comparison of lipid and inflammatory

markers in cardiovascular risk assessment for primary prevention SSnneezzÓÓ aannaa JJoovviiccÓÓ iicc’’ ((SSeerrbbiiaa))

55.. Endocanabinoids as a metabolic regulatory system AAnnnnaa TTzzoonnttcchheevvaa ((BBuullggaarriiaa))66.. Cystatin C monitoring in transplantation patients BBaannuu SSaannccaakk ((TTuurrkkeeyy))77.. New bio markers in follow-up of kidney

disease and transplantation TTooddoorr GGrruueevv ((FFYYRROOMM))88.. Autoantibodies as predictors of disease MMaannoollee CCoojjooccaarruu ((RRoommaanniiaa))99.. Postmortem diagnosis of Parkinson’s EEmmiinn SSooffiicc ((BBoossnniiaa aanndd HHeerrzzeeggoovviinnaa))

Round table discussions11.. Principles and applications of modern

technologies in Clinical Chemistry (multiplex assays, capilary electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry) CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: NNiikkooss KKaarraammaannooss

22.. The new IFCC standardization of HbA1c: Impact on measurement, results reporting and clinical practice CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: KKoossttaass MMaakkrriiss,,

CCaass WWeeyykkaammpp33.. Accreditation of the medical laboratories:

experiences of the Balkan countries BBaallkkaann ccoouunnttrriieess’’ ccoolllleeaagguueess

Workshops (limited attendance)11.. Uncertainty estimation of laboratory tests CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: EEiirriinnii LLeeiimmoonnii22.. Molecular diagnostics & clinical chemistry:

applications, technologies, laboratory requirements and quality control CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr:: JJaann TTrraaeeggeerr--SSyynnooddiinnooss

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C a l l f o r a b s t r a c t s

Information for authorsThe Scientific Committee invites authors to submit abstracts to be considered for inclusionin the Scientific Program as Oral or Poster Presentations. Participants wishing to contributeto the Scientific Program of the Congress are kindly requested to ssuubbmmiitt tthheeiirr aabbssttrraaccttssbbeeffoorree JJuunnee 11sstt,, 22000088,, ttooggeetthheerr wwiitthh tthhee rreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffoorrmm ooff aatt lleeaasstt oonnee aauutthhoorr.. FFoorr tthheeaabbssttrraacctt ttoo bbee iinncclluuddeedd iinn tthhee ffiinnaall pprrooggrraamm aatt lleeaasstt oonnee aauutthhoorr sshhoouulldd hhaavvee ppaaiidd tthheerreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffeeeess.. The Scientific Committee will endeavour to schedule abstracts according toauthors’ preferences but reserves the right to decide on the final presentation form.

Abstract Format11. Size: The abstract should not exceed 330000 wwoorrddss.22. Style: The abstract is recommended to be structured into paragraphs, like

Backround, Aim, Methods, Results, Summary/ Conclusions. 33. Language:The abstract must be typed iinn EEnngglliisshh in Times New Roman 11pt.

Abstract Sample

TITLE IN CAPITALS TITLE IN CAPITALS TITLE IN CAPITALS TITLE IN CAPITALS TITLE IN CAPITALSAlpa Author, of Vascular Beta Collaborator, Delta Associate, Kappa InvestigatorDpt., Institution Name, City, Country

BBaacckkrroouunndd.. In this section, please state the backround of this investigation. In thissection, please state the backround of this investigation. AAiimmss.. Describe the Aims of this investigation. Describe the Aims of this investigation.Describe the Aims of this investigation. Describe the Aims of this investigation. MMeetthhooddss. Please state the methods of this investigation. Please state the methods ofthis investigation. Please state the methods of this investigation. RReessuullttss.. Please state the results obtained from this investigation. Please state theresults obtained from this investigation. CCoonncclluussiioonnss.. Please state the conclusions of this investigation. Please state theconclusions of this investigation.

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ñ Ageing and clinical laboratoryñ Molecular Diagnosticsñ Allergy and Immunologyñ Neurodegenerative diseases and markersñ Bone diseases ans markersñ Nutrition and clinical laboratoryñ Cancer/tumor markersñ Obesity and clinical laboratoryñ Cardiovascular diseases and biomarkersñ Oxidative stressñ Certification and Accreditationñ Pediatric clinical chemistryñ Circulating nucleic acids analysisñ Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomicsñ Clinical proteomicsñ Point of care testingñ Clinical relevance of laboratory testingñ Pregnancy and clinical laboratoryñ Diabetes/metabolic syndrome

ñ Proteins and proteomicsñ Education in clinical laboratoryñ Qualilty management in clinical laboratoryñ Endocrine function and clinical laboratoryñ Renal diseases and markersñ Evidence based laboratory medicineñ Reproductive endocrinologyñ Flow cytometry and clinical applicationsñ Technology, Instrumentation and Methods ñ Hematologyñ Therapeutic drug monitoringñ Infectious diseases and clinical laboratoryñ Thyroid testing and diseasesñ Information technology in laboratory medicineñ Trace elementsñ Intrerpretation of laboratory test resultsñ Traceability and Standardizationñ Lipids and lipoproteinsñ Liver diseases and markers

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How to submitPapers should be submitted oonn lliinnee at wwwwww..bbccllff22000088..oorrgg. The on line system willtake you step by step through the submission of your abstract.

Awards ñ The BBaallkkaann aawwaarrdd ffoorr CClliinniiccaall LLaabboorraattoorryy RReesseeaarrcchh 22000088 will be presented. Please visit

the website: www.biosystems.es or www.bclf2008.org for details.ñ The best oral and poster presentation will be awarded by the GGrreeeekk SSoocciieettyy ooff CClliinniiccaall

CChheemmiissttrryy--CClliinniiccaall BBiioocchheemmiissttrryy according to originality and standard of presentations.

Acceptance/Rejection of Presentation The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts. Selected abstracts will bepresented as Oral or Poster presentations. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentationwill receive notification and information regarding their presentation, by AAuugguusstt 11sstt,, 22000088.

Oral PresentationsAll authors will receive information concerning their exact time of presentation. Thescheduled time of each presentation should not exceed 8 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion. All Congress Halls will be at the Athens Hilton Hotel, and will be equipped with datavideo projector for Power Point presentations, laser pointers etc.

Poster Presentations Posters will be affixed, discussed and removed on the dates and at times, communicatedto authors. Posters Size: Maximum width: 85 cm, Maximum Height 150 cm. Only scotchtape and self-adhesive pads are allowed.

Reception DeskA Reception desk will be located near the Congress Halls. Speakers are kindly requestedto hand out their presentations at least 2 hours before the scheduled time.

Book of Abstracts The book of Abstracts containing all abstracts and a list of Authors in alphabetical ordertogether with the final Programme will be distributed to all registrants when theycollect their Congress kit, at the registration desk. Abstracts will be published in““BBaallkkaann CClliinniiccaall LLaabboorraattoorryy JJoouurrnnaall””.. AAuutthhoorrss sshhoouulldd aaggrreeee ffoorr ppuubblliiccaattiioonn bbeeffoorreessuubbmmiittttiinngg tthheeiirr aabbssttrraacctt..

Certificate of Attendance A certificate of attendance will be given to each registrant participant.

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R e g i s t r a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o nHHooww ttoo rreeggiisstteerrTo register on line for the “XXVVII MMEEEETTIINNGG OOFF BBAALLKKAANN CCLLIINNIICCAALL LLAABBOORRAATTOORRYYFFEEDDEERRAATTIIOONN && 77tthh HHEELLLLEENNIICC CCOONNGGRREESSSS OOFF CCLLIINNIICCAALL CCHHEEMMIISSTTRRYY“, please visit theMeeting web site: wwwwww..bbccllff22000088..oorrgg or complete the enclosed registration form andreturn, before OOccttoobbeerr 1100tthh,, 22000088 to the Meeting Secretariat.

EERRAA LLttdd,, 17, Asklipiou Str- 106 80, Athens, Greece,eeiitthheerr bbyy FFaaxx: (+30) 210 3631 690, or bbyy ee--mmaaiill: [email protected]

Pre-registration will not be possible after that date. After October 10th, 2008 only Onsite registration will be possible.

RReeggiissttrraattiioonn FFeeeess ((VVAATT iinncclluuddeedd))TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg rreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffeeeess aappppllyy::

UUnnttiill SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088 AAfftteerr SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088&& OOnn ssiittee

DDeelleeggaatteess 160 i 200 iRReessiiddeennttss//TTeecchhnniicciiaannss 70 i 100 iSSttuuddeennttss** 20 i 30 iAAccccoommppaannyyiinngg PPeerrssoonnss 100 i 100 iCClliinniiccaall CCoouurrssee 11 40 i 60 iCClliinniiccaall CCoouurrssee 22 40 i 60 i

ñStudents must submit a relative certificate.

TThhee rreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffeeeess ffoorr DDEELLEEGGAATTEESS,, RREESSIIDDEENNTTSS//TTEECCHHNNIICCIIAANNSS ccoovveerr::�Admission to the Scientific Sessions and Exhibition area�Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception on October 16th

�Congress material �Certificate of attendance�Coffee breaks during the Meeting breaks �Snack breaks on October 17th and 18th

TThhee rreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffeeeess ffoorr SSTTUUDDEENNTTSS ccoovveerr::�Admission to the Scientific Sessions and Exhibition area�Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception on October 16th

�Certificate of attendance�Snack breaks on October 17th and 18th

TThhee rreeggiissttrraattiioonn ffeeeess ffoorr rreeggiisstteerreedd aaccccoommppaannyyiinngg ppeerrssoonnss ccoovveerr::�Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception on October 16th

�Half day Morning Athens City Tour including visit to Acropolis on October 17th

CCaanncceellllaattiioonn ooff rreeggiissttrraattiioonnThe deadline for cancellation of registration is SSeepptteemmbbeerr 2200tthh,, 22000088. Payment minusan administration fee of i50 will be refunded after the Meeting. Please note that norefunds can be made after that date.


H o t e l A c c o m m o d a t i o nThe Organizing Committee has nominated EERRAA LLttdd to be the local official travelagency for Hotel reservations. In order to benefit from the below discounted rates,kindly send the enclosed accommodation form with a proof of payment to:

EERRAA LLttdd,, 17, Asklipiou Str - 106 80, Athens, Greece,eeiitthheerr bbyy FFaaxx: (+30) 210 3631 690, or bbyy ee--mmaaiill: [email protected] pprreeffeerraabbllyy oonnlliinnee at the Congress Website: www.bclf2008.org

Reservations will only be confirmed by the payment of 1 night deposit and if creditcard details are fully supplied. EERRAA LLttdd will send a written confirmation, indicating thename and address of the Hotel. For hotel reservation made by sponsoring company, thedelegates will receive the hotel confirmation directly from the sponsoring company. Forbookings of over 10 rooms companies are requested to send their request by e-mail toEERRAA LLttdd ([email protected]), different payment and cancellation policies will apply.

DDAAIILLYY HHOOTTEELL RRAATTEESS IINN EEUURROO ((i)) IINNCCLLUUDDIINNGG BBRREEAAKKFFAASSTT AANNDD TTAAXXEESS

PPaayymmeenntt ccoonnddiittiioonnss ffoorr hhootteell aanndd ttoouurrss rreesseerrvvaattiioonn --One (1) night deposit, payable ttoo EERRAA LLttdd, is required in order to confirm your HotelReservation.

--30% deposit, drawn to EERRAA LLttdd, is required in order to confirm the Pre & PostMeeting Tours.

--Full prepayment for Hotel accommodation and Tours should be effected to EERRAA LLttdd,not later than SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088.. Your credit card will automatically be chargedfor the balance of your Hotel and tours reservations. Participants that have paid witha Bank transfer should send their balance to EERRAA LLttdd

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CCaanncceellllaattiioonn ppoolliiccyy ffoorr hhootteell aaccccoommmmooddaattiioonn aanndd ttoouurrss All changes or cancellations have to be made in writing to ERA Ltd.Please do not contact the hotel directly

-- Written cancellation received by AAuugguusstt 1111tthh,, 22000088: 11 nniigghhtt ccaanncceellllaattiioonn ffeeeess aappppllyy..-- Written cancellation received by SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088: 22 nniigghhttss ccaanncceellllaattiioonn ffeeeess

aappppllyy.-- Written cancellation received after SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088 and onward:: NNoo rreeffuunndd..

In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation andpayment will be non-refundable.

CCaanncceellllaattiioonn ppoolliiccyy ffoorr TToouurrss rreesseerrvvaattiioonnss-- Written cancellation, ffoorr TToouurrss rreesseerrvvaattiioonnss received by SSeepptteemmbbeerr 11sstt,, 22000088:: 2255 ii

administration fees apply-- Written cancellation, ffoorr TToouurrss rreesseerrvvaattiioonnss,, received after SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1155tthh,, 22000088::

No refund. Full charge will apply.

MMeetthhoodd ooff PPaayymmeenntt ffoorr RReeggiissttrraattiioonn // HHootteell AAccccoommmmooddaattiioonn // TToouurrss Payment can be effected either:

aa)) BByy bbaannkk rreemmiittttaannccee stating the “XXVVII MMEEEETTIINNGG OOFF BBAALLKKAANN CCLLIINNIICCAALL LLAABBOORRAATTOORRYY

FFEEDDEERRAATTIIOONN && 77th HHEELLLLEENNIICC CCOONNGGRREESSSS OOFF CCLLIINNIICCAALL CCHHEEMMIISSTTRRYY””,, as well as, thename of the participant:: To Bank of Cyprus -Athens Branch-11, Vas.Sofias Ave. & SekeriStr., GR-106 71 - Athens, Greece, to the order of EERRAA LLttdd

- AAccccoouunntt NNoo: 1 1 7 9 0 4 0 - SSwwiifftt CCooddee: BCYPGRAA- IIBBAANN: G R 6 9 0 7 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 1 - 7 9 0 4 0

Please enclose a copy of transfer receipt with the form. Charges are the responsibility of the participants and should be paid at source inaddition to the accommodation fees.

bb)) BByy mmaajjoorr ccrreeddiitt ccaarrddss.. Please complete the relevant information as described in theenclosed registration form.A written confirmation will be sent to you bbyy EERRAA LLttdd upon receiving your Hotelreservation form and fees.

IImmppoorrttaanntt nnootteeEErraa LLttdd and their agent shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from all liabilityin respect of any loss, injury, accident, damage, delay or inconvenience to any person,or his/her luggage or any property for any reason whatsoever, for any tourist servicesprovided. Personal travel and health insurance is recommended.

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General informationVVeennuuee aanndd ddaatteessThe XXVVII MMeeeettiinngg ooff BBaallkkaann CClliinniiccaall LLaabboorraattoorryy FFeeddeerraattiioonn && 77tthh HHeelllleenniicc CCoonnggrreessss ooffCClliinniiccaall CChheemmiissttrryy will take place in Athens, from OOccttoobbeerr 1166--1188,, 22000088 at the HHiillttoonnAAtthheennss HHootteell (Address: 46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, Greece 11528 Tel: +30210 7281000, website: www.hilton.com).

CCoonnggrreessss SSeeccrreettaarriiaatt && OOffffiicciiaall TTrraavveell AAggeennccyy:: For any information regarding Abstract Submission, Registration, Accommodation,Travel or Exhibition please contact the Congress Secretariat & official Travel agency:

EERRAA LLttdd,, 17 Asklipiou Str. , 106 80, Athens, GreeceTel.: +30 210 3634944, Fax: + 30 210 3631690,e-mail: [email protected], website: www.era.gr

The Registration Secretariat and Hospitality desk will operate at the Athens HiltonHotel during congress hours.

LLaanngguuaaggee:: The official Congress language will be English.

EExxhhiibbiittiioonn:: A commercial exhibition of pharmaceutical items and technical equipmentwill be organized during the Congress. Participation is open to any interested company ororganization. Detailed information, Exhibition Plan & Exhibition Mannual, may beobtained by Mrs Effie Botoula tel: 0030 210 7201394, Fax: 0030 210 7201393, e-mailaddress: [email protected] or by GREEK SOCIETY OF CLINICAL CHEMISTRY - CLINICALBIOCHEMISTRY tel: 0030 210 3645751, e-mail: [email protected]:: The XXVVII MMeeeettiinngg ooff BBaallkkaann CClliinniiccaall LLaabboorraattoorryy FFeeddeerraattiioonn && 77tthh HHeelllleenniiccCCoonnggrreessss ooff CClliinniiccaall CChheemmiissttrryy accepts no liability for any personal injury, loss ordamage of property belonging or additional expenses incurred to Congressparticipants either during the Congress or as result of delays, strikes or any othercircumstances. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements withrespect to health and travel insurance.

SShhooppppiinngg iinn AAtthheennss:: In Athens the usual opening hours for shops are: - Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 09.30-14.30 hours- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 09.30-14.30 hours and from 17.30-20.30 hoursThese times are not always strictly adhered to. Many shops in tourist resorts are openseven days a week. Department’s stores and supermarkets are open at 09.00-20.00hours (Monday-Friday) and at 08.00-15.00 hrs (Saturday) and are closed on Sunday.Post offices are open at 07.30-14:00 hours (Monday-Friday)

TTrraavveell aanndd vviissaa:: Upon request, the Congress Organizer will send you a letter ofinvitation to obtain a visa. Applications for a letter of invitation should be sent to theCongress Organizer nnoott llaatteerr tthhaann SSeepptteemmbbeerr 1122tthh 22000088..

WWeeaatthheerr:: Typical mediterranean climate. Athens enjoys relatively mild winters andlovely, temperate autumns and springs. The climate is pleasant, and sunshine isplentiful. October tends to be calm and warm without being stifling, the swimming inthe sea might still be possible and the temperature ranges from 16ÆC to 22ÆC.

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Transportation AAtthheennss AAiirrppoorrttThe Athens International Airport is located in Spata, 27 Kms north-east of Athens andhandles all international and domestic flights. For more information please visit theEleftherios Venizelos website: http://www.aia.gr A special feature of this web site isthat on the home page you can link to live. “Arrival and departure information” byclicking on the link Real Time Flight Information

The Athens International Airport “∂leftherios Venizelos” is linked to the Athenscity center by:BBuuss::ñThree express lines serve the Athens International Airport to Athens City Center on a24 hours basis.

ñThe bus line EE9955 (Direction Syntagma) serves Athens City center (Syntagma,Constitution Square)

The following timetable is applicable:FFrroomm AAiirrppoorrtt ttoo SSyynnttaaggmmaa aarreeaa FFrroomm SSyynnttaaggmmaa aarreeaa ttoo AAiirrppoorrttEvery 25’ from 06.30 to 21.20 Every 25’ from 06.00 to 20.40Every 25’-35’ from 21.20 to 06.30 Every 25’-35’ from 20.40 to 06.00

Current ticket price for the airport express line is i2,90. It allows for unlimited travel byall transport modes (bus, trolley and metro) for 24 hours from the time of its validationduring first trip (validated only once).

TTaaxxii::An average journey by taxi from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to City Centre should takeapproximately 30- 45 minutes, depending on the traffic. The cost of the ride shouldbe around i25-28 per way.

MMeettrroo::The metro (Lines 2 and 3) runs from about 05.00 am until 2.00 am, every 10 minutes,the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. For further information contact Attiko Metroor through the Internet www.ametro.gr

WWeebb ssiitteeUp-to-date information regarding the Congress will be available at the web site:www.bclf2008.org Participants will be able to register, submit abstracts and bookhotel accommodation on line.

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Social Events OOppeenniinngg CCeerreemmoonnyy aanndd WWeellccoommee RReecceeppttiioonnThe Opening Ceremony followed by a Welcome reception of ““XXVVII MMEEEETTIINNGG OOFFBBAALLKKAANN CCLLIINNIICCAALL LLAABBOORRAATTOORRYY FFEEDDEERRAATTIIOONN && 77tthh HHEELLLLEENNIICC CCOONNGGRREESSSS OOFFCCLLIINNIICCAALL CCHHEEMMIISSTTRRYY”” will be held at the Hotel Athens Hilton, oonn TThhuurrssddaayy OOccttoobbeerr1166tthh,, 22000088

Included in registration fee for registered participants and accompanyingpersons

AAfftteerr CCoonnggrreessss DDaaiillyy TToouurrDDeellpphhii--FFuullll ddaayy ttoouurr--0088..4455--1199..0000 hhrrss -- SSuunnddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1199tthh,, 22000088

Travel distance: 190 km (3 hours drive) from Athens Drive

through the spectacular sites of Beotia, Thebes, Levadia

and arrive in Arachova, known for its colourful rugs and

carpets. Proceed to Delphi, once referred to as the Center

of Earth. You will visit the Temple of Apollo and its

Museum, exhibiting amongst other masterpieces, the ancient Greek sculpture of the

Bronze Charioteer. Lunch will be served at a traditional taverna in Delphi. Early evening

return to Athens.

Cost per person: i 80 including lunch (beverage consumption is not included)

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Daily Optional tours during CONGRESSAA.. AAtthheennss SSiigghhttsseeeeiinngg TToouurr ((mmoorrnniinngg ttoouurr)) 0099..0000--1122..3300 hhrrss –– DDaaiillyy sseerrvviicceeA view to the city’s everlasting thrills. The University, Academy, House of Parliament,Temple of Olympian Zeus, Presidential Residence and Panathenian Stadium – the placewhere the first Olympics of Modern Times were held. But mastering all, is the visit toimposing Acropolis and its Museum.Cost per person: i 50

BB.. CCaappee SSoouunniioonn ((aafftteerrnnoooonn ttoouurr))1155..0000--1199..0000 hhrrss –– DDaaiillyy sseerrvviicceeDistance from Athens City: 70 kmThe spectacular coastal drive past the beaches of Glyfada,Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, will take you to Cape Sounion,which is dominated by the Temple of Poseidon. Locatedon the edge of a peninsula, it offers a spectacular view ofthe Saronic Gulf.Cost per person: i 38

CC.. AArrggoolliiss –– FFuullll ddaayy ttoouurr –– 0088..4455--1199..0000 hhrrss –– EExxcceepptt SSuunnddaayyss,, MMoonnddaayyss && FFrriiddaayyssTravel distance 380 km from and to AthensLeave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to theCorinth Canal. Drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric city ofAtreides. Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the RoyalTombs. Depart for Nafplion through Argolis, the picturesquetown nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mightyramparts of the Palamidi Fortress and leave to Epidaurus.Lunch will be served at Mycenae or Nafplion. Early eveningreturn to Athens.Cost per person: i 93 including lunch (beverage consumption is not included)

DD.. OOnnee--DDaayy ccrruuiissee ttoo SSaarroonniicc IIssllaannddss ((AAeeggiinnaa,, PPoorrooss && HHyyddrraa)) 0088..0000--1199..1155 hhrrss –– DDaaiillyy sseerrvviicceeMorning transfer to the port of Piraeus to embark your cruise ship. Sail to the islandof Aegina and a chance to visit the famed Temple of Afea Athena (optional).Embarkation and sail for Poros. Enjoy a beautiful walk up to the clock tower and admire the panorama. Lunch will beserved during the voyage to Hydra. Hydra is one of the most beautiful islands of theSaronic Gulf with unique architecture and narrow streets full of boutiques, jewelleryand handicrafts. Evening arrival to Piraeus and transfer to your hotel.Cost per person: i 93 including lunch (Beverage consumption is not included)

NNootteess:: ñ All tours (A, B, C & D) will be performed by air-conditioned motor coaches, with

English speaking guides. Entrance fees to the museums and archaeological sitesvisited are included in the price.

ñ Pick up and Drop off service from the city centre Hotels.


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