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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 Cente, and Colin Murphy,  CEO of mTuitive.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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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 presenters Michelle Shiller, DO, AP, CP, MGP, FACP, Baylor University Medical Center.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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LumiraDx, Audere offer at-home self-collection kit

January 2022—LumiraDx announced a partnership with digital health nonprofit Audere to offer a COVID-19 nasal specimen collection kit that has been authorized for use with the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 RNA Star Complete assay to process self-collected samples. SARS-CoV-2 RNA Star Complete has received FDA emergency use authorization for use by authorized laboratories. Laboratories using SARS-CoV-2 RNA Star Complete will be able to integrate Audere’s HealthPulse@home into their systems.

Seegene PCR test IDs omicron, VOCs in one tube

January 2022—Seegene unveiled the Novaplex SARS-CoV-2 Variants VII assay for research use only. The assay identifies positive COVID-19 cases and distinguishes between alpha, beta, gamma, delta, and omicron and its stealth version. The RT-PCR test targets five analytes including the RdRP gene and three omicron S-gene mutations, E484A, N501Y, HV69/70 deletion. It also targets endogenous internal controls, which serve as a control to verify specimen validity.

Roche launches Cobas 5800 molecular Dx system in CE markets

January 2022—Roche launched its Cobas 5800 system in countries accepting the CE mark. The real-time PCR molecular testing solution is built to offer a fully automated workflow that encompasses sample supply, transfer and preparation, amplification and detection, result calculation, and delivery to the laboratory information system. The single module enables a walkaway time of up to eight hours.

Postmortem oral fluid toxicology testing

January 2022—Death investigators are tasked with the responsibility of providing irrefutable and accurate determinations in the cause and manner of death in a timely fashion for ongoing investigations. Outcomes of any death may be revealed by the specimens submitted for toxicology analysis. The conundrum of ample opinions is that there is no “one size fits all” when selecting appropriate specimens. Human nature tends to rely on traditional approaches for the collection, processing, and reporting of results because it’s easier to stay status quo. However, with drug overdose deaths increasing, reports are further delayed, causing an influx of backlogged cases. To assist with these issues, our laboratory developed an economical, time-efficient, safe, and less-invasive collection method that delivers real-time results within 24 to 48 hours, accelerating the autopsy process and the ability to close cases expeditiously.

From the President’s Desk: The CAP for the next generation

The CAP for the next generation
January 2022—Happy New Year! Most of us start each year with resolutions, fresh budgets, or perhaps yearlong plans. This is often the time we think about the future and the choices we need to make now to achieve those long-term goals. In that spirit, I’ve been thinking about how important it is for the CAP to continually engage with and mentor the newest members of our pathology community. Residents and early-career pathologists bring vibrant energy to our ranks, and many of them will eventually contribute to the leadership of the CAP. While we always value the experience and wisdom of our more seasoned fellows, it is essential that we also make space to train up-and-coming leaders.

Anatomic pathology selected abstracts

January 2022—Ki67, a nuclear proliferation-related protein, is used extensively in anatomic pathology but has not become a companion diagnostic or a standard-of-care biomarker because of analytic variability in assay protocols and interpretation.

Pathology informatics selected abstracts

January 2022—With modern HIV testing incorporating p24 antigen detection, fourth- and fifth-generation HIV screening tests have halved the time between acquiring and detecting the infection.

Molecular pathology selected abstracts

January 2022—Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal disorder, affecting 10 to 15 percent of the world population, yet its etiology is unknown. Patients experience a spectrum of gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramping, and pain.

Q&A column

January 2022
Q. When reporting reference ranges for absolute differential counts, should the ranges be age specific or is a single reference range acceptable? Read answer.
Q. Is it acceptable to use polystyrene tubes for aliquotting plasma for coagulation tests, such as platelet aggregation, and factor-related studies requiring serial dilutions of plasma? I recall seeing recommendations for using nonpolystyrene tubes for frozen plasma aliquots but did not see a reason for the recommendation. Read answer.

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