AMA approves PLA code for RenaDx
February 2026—The American Medical Association has approved a new CPT proprietary laboratory analyses code for Personalized Medicine Care Diagnostics’ RenaDx, a comprehensive kidney genetics panel.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
Discover how next-day comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is possible with the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay Plus on the Genexus System—delivering both speed and accuracy.
Webinar presenters Jane Bayani, MHSc, PhD, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Diagnostic Development, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Canada, and Nicola Normanno, MD, Scientific Director, IRCCS Romagnolo Institute for the Study of Tumors, Italy, and Morten Grauslund, PhD, Molecular Biologist, Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet/Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Thermo Fisher Scientific. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic applications.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss how Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is utilizing
the oncoReveal® Nexus 21-gene panel to redefine turnaround time and actionable insights
in cancer care. Dr. Ewalt shares a perceptive look at the clinical need for rapid, front-line NGS sequencing, and how a unique, purpose built targeted NGS panel (Pillar Biosciences’ oncoReveal Nexus 21 gene Panel) was developed, validated and implemented clinically by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK-REACT) to complement their current comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) approach.
Webinar presenter Mark Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations for Diagnostic Molecular Pathology in the Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, MSKCC.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Pillar Biosciences.
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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Takara Bio updates its spatial biology product portfolio
February 2026—Takara Bio USA has updated its spatial biology product portfolio with a new class of spatial technology.
Vitestro launches new website, video of Aletta ARPD
February 2026—Vitestro has launched a new corporate website (vitestro.com) and released the first publicly available video of its Aletta Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device performing a diagnostic blood draw.
Illumina gets CMS reimbursement for TSO Comprehensive
February 2026—Illumina announced that reimbursement has been granted for its FDA-approved in vitro diagnostic TruSight Oncology Comprehensive test.
From the President’s Desk
February 2026—The pathology community must embrace new technologies, such as digital pathology and AI, to avoid being left behind.
Clinical pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study of 42 thrombocytopenic neonates found that platelet transfusions increased platelet counts but did not significantly impact bleeding. Another study investigated the impact of probiotics on gut microbiota after colonoscopy.
Anatomic pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study introduced a computational framework to analyze collagen disorder architectural (CoDA) features in colon cancer patients, revealing significant associations with clinical, molecular, and genetic factors. Additionally, a dedicated histopathologic assessment of rituximab-associated CVID-like enteropathy highlighted key histologic features, emphasizing the importance of pathologist awareness of this entity.
Molecular pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study of 830 children with pediatric central nervous system tumors found that 23.3% carried germline pathogenic variants in cancer predisposition genes, impacting tumor development and outcomes. Another study identified pathogenic variants in 13.2% of infertile women experiencing IVF/ICSI failures, with TUBB8 being the most frequently mutated gene.
Q&A column
February 2026
Q. Why aren’t more medical students interested in applying for a pathology residency? Read answer.
Q. What is your opinion on employing qualitative rapid homogeneous immunoassay (enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique, ELISA) urine screens for tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) testing in pregnant women and emergencies involving neonates, particularly at a low cutoff threshold of 300 ng/mL? Read answer.
Newsbytes
February 2026—Vega Health, founded by Dr. Mark Sendak, aims to democratize AI-based healthcare solutions by providing small to mid-sized health systems with access to proven AI innovations developed by healthcare professionals.