Zika reference material, 6/16
June 2016—SeraCare Life Sciences launched its AccuPlex Zika Reference Material aimed to provide a safe, nonreplicative, and fully extractable positive material that covers the entire Zika virus genome.
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
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
June 2016—SeraCare Life Sciences launched its AccuPlex Zika Reference Material aimed to provide a safe, nonreplicative, and fully extractable positive material that covers the entire Zika virus genome.
June 2016—Presto from Milestone Medical is a fully automated benchtop processor/stainer for high-quality frozen sections.
June 2016—In a joint effort to provide customers with an advanced solution for molecular testing, Siemens and Thermo Fisher Scientific announced a strategic relationship that includes the integration of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s real-time PCR system into Siemens’ Versant kPCR Molecular Solution.
June 2016—Rheonix, in collaboration with New York University College of Dentistry, has received funding from a Small Business Innovation Research Phase I/II Fast-track grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to develop a rapid diagnostic for Zika virus infection.
June 2016—Oxford Gene Technology launched its CE-IVD labeled Cytocell Aquarius 1p36/1q25 and 19q13/19p13 Deletion Probe Kit, a fluorescence in situ hybridization kit for the reliable investigation of glial tumors.
June 2016—ArcherDX announced three targeted next-generation sequencing assays to capture and identify known and novel gene fusions, point mutations, and relative expression levels in myeloid and lymphoid origin malignancies. The Archer FusionPlex Blood Cancer panels use Archer’s proprietary Anchored Multiplex PCR to detect known and novel fusions from RNA.
June 2016—BioTek launched the Gen5 3.0 data analysis software for its imaging and microplate detection instruments.
June 2016—The Binding Site Group has entered into an exclusive, definitive agreement with Rockland Immunochemicals to grant Rockland global distribution rights for Binding Site’s line of animal-focused radial immunodiffusion test kits. The RID immunoassay kits incorporate monospecific antibodies in an agarose gel to provide accurate quantitation.
June 2016—Mopec has signed an exclusive agreement to feature Milestone’s MacroPath pro-x macro digital imaging system with its MB800 grossing station.
June 2016—Agena Bioscience and Horizon Discovery Group announced a supply and distribution agreement to launch iPlex reference standards for performance verification of oncology assays used on the MassArray System.