Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
This session is designed to improve understanding and application of recent updates to synoptic pathology reporting protocols such as the latest Reporting Template for Reporting Results of Biomarker Testing of Specimens from Patients with Carcinoma of the Breast. These changes reflect evolving clinical guidelines that directly influence diagnostic accuracy and treatment selection in breast cancer care.
Webinar presenters Thaer Khoury, MD, FCAP, Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Colin Murphy, CEO of mTuitive.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
In this webinar, we will examine how immune recognition after allogeneic HCT can influence leukemia relapse and disease progression. The session will highlight the clinical relevance of HLA loss of heterozygosity (LOH), approaches used for its detection, and how LOH findings may support transplant strategies, including considerations for donor selection in subsequent transplantation.
Webinar presenter Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima, PhD, Clinical consulting scientist in histocompatibility,
specializing in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) at IGEN/AFIP São Paulo and CHC/UFPR in Curitiba, Brazil
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss the expanded clinical utility of HER2 IHC scoring in metastatic breast cancer and its impact on your practice
Webinar presenter Michelle Shiller, DO, AP, CP, MGP, FACP, Baylor University Medical Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
January 2024—BD announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearances for its BD MiniDraw, a novel blood collection device that obtains blood samples from a fingerstick. The clearances include low-volume blood collection for a lipid panel, selected chemistry tests, and hemoglobin and hematocrit testing.
January 2024—Biocare Medical has introduced the IntelliPath+ advanced staining instrument, intended for in vitro diagnostic use and redesigned with input from users and the latest technological advancements. It is an open system that accommodates continuous random access with immediate stat capabilities and can process 50 slides per run.
January 2024—The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, Association of Public Health Laboratories, American Society for Microbiology, the CAP, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have jointly developed a breakpoint implementation toolkit (BIT) to assist clinical laboratories in updating minimal inhibitory concentration breakpoints. The toolkit includes links to other resources that explain the rationale behind breakpoint updates, regulatory requirements for updating breakpoints, and detailed instructions for performing an AST breakpoint validation or verification. Manufacturers of AST systems can provide guidance on breakpoints used and clearance status with their systems.
January 2024—Ad Astra Diagnostics has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its QScout rapid-result hematology system. The analyzer provides point-of-care white blood cell counts and a neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and differentiates the number and percent of five types of mature WBCs as well as immature granulocytes. To run the test, whole blood is added to a QScout rapid leukocyte differential test, which contains a dried reagent that stains cells. When the test is inserted in the QScout analyzer, an optical system takes images and an algorithm identifies the cells in real time. Results are displayed in about two minutes.
January 2024—QuidelOrtho has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Savanna PCR platform and Savanna HSV 1+2/VZV in vitro diagnostic test for the detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 and varicella zoster virus nucleic acids isolated and purified from swabs obtained from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion specimens from symptomatic patients.
January 2024—Roche launched the Elecsys HBeAg quant, an immunoassay for the in vitro qualitative and quantitative determination of hepatitis B e antigen in human serum and plasma. In conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information, HBeAg quantification may be used as an aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with hepatitis B viral infection. It is for use on Cobas e analyzers in countries that accept the CE mark.
January 2024—Tosoh Bioscience has entered into an agreement with Sysmex America in which its HLC-723G8 automated glycohemoglobin analyzers can be connected to Sysmex XN-9000 and XN-9100 automated hematology systems in the United States, Latin America, and Canada. With this agreement, Tosoh says it aims to expand its HbA1c offering to the high-volume testing market and further automate hemoglobin A1c testing.
December 2023—Veracyte has entered into a multiyear agreement with Illumina to develop and offer some of its high-performing molecular tests as decentralized in vitro diagnostic tests on Illumina’s NextSeq 550D× next-generation sequencing instrument. The agreement is part of Veracyte’s expanded, multiplatform IVD approach, which will also include qPCR.
December 2023—The FDA has granted de novo marketing authorization for the Invitae Common Hereditary Cancers panel, an in vitro diagnostic test that can help detect hundreds of genetic variants associated with an elevated risk of developing certain cancers. The test can also help identify potentially cancer-associated hereditary variants in people who have an already-diagnosed cancer.
December 2023—Quest Diagnostics and Scipher Medicine announced a collaboration designed to expand patient access to diagnostic services for rheumatoid arthritis. Under a multiyear collaboration, Quest will provide RNA extraction and next-generation sequencing services for Scipher’s PrismRA test, a blood-based molecular signature response classifier aimed at predicting a patient’s response to TNF inhibitor therapy. Quest will enable specimen collection at about 7,300 patient access points and more than 2,100 patient service center locations, as well as courier services that transport patient specimens between Quest and Scipher laboratories and provider sites.
