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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.

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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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NxTag respiratory panel v2 gets FDA clearance

July 2024—Diasorin received FDA 510(k) clearance for its NxTag Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2. The updated panel adds SARS-CoV-2 to its mix of 19 viral and two bacterial targets. The updated kit provides enhanced target performance to increase inclusivity and specificity, while improving usability of the product with easier-to-identify plate seals, according to a company press statement. The panel runs on the Magpix system, which tests up to 96 specimens in a single run.

Agilent unveils NovoCyte Opteon spectral flow cytometer

July 2024—Agilent Technologies unveiled its Novo­Cyte Opteon spectral flow cytometer in May at Cyto 2024, the 37th annual congress of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The system acquires, analyzes, and reports flow data across diverse domains, from basic research to drug discovery and therapy development. It features a user-friendly design and configurations ranging from three to five lasers and up to 73 high-quality detectors. Advanced engineering with proprietary technology ensures optimized light collection and electronic signal collection, real-time monitoring, and reliable data acquisition.

FDA clears QIAstat-Dx respiratory syndromic testing panel

July 2024—Qiagen announced that the FDA has cleared its QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus syndromic test for clinical use. The panel, which was previously authorized for emergency use as the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 panel, covers 21 viral and bacterial targets. Hands-on time is less than one minute and results are provided in about an hour on the QIAstat-Dx analyzer. The company says it is working on expanding its portfolio for the QIAstat-Dx with a gastrointestinal panel, under FDA review, and a meningitis/encephalitis panel.

Roche gets breakthrough device designation for Lp(a) assay

July 2024—Roche announced that the Tina-quant lipoprotein Lp(a) RxDx assay, developed in collaboration with Amgen, has received breakthrough device designation from the FDA. The assay measures lipoprotein (a) in a person’s bloodstream and is for use in identifying patients who may benefit from Lp(a)-lowering therapy now in development. If approved, the assay will be available on select Cobas platforms.

OGT launches SureSeq Myeloid Fusion panel

July 2024—OGT has launched the RNA-based SureSeq Myeloid Fusion panel, a next-generation sequencing tool for identifying key fusion genes implicated in acute myeloid leukemia. The panel identifies more than 30 key disease-associated fusions in AML, including KMT2A and MECOM fusions, in a single assay. It is fully compatible with OGT’s Universal NGS Complete Workflow Solution and complimentary data analysis software, Interpret.

Mayo Clinic Labs, Progentec launch lupus biomarker testing services

July 2024—Progentec Diagnostics proprietary biomarker blood tests for the proactive management of systemic lupus erythematosus are now available. The AiSLE DX lupus disease activity index and AiSLE DX lupus flare risk index tests are the result of a collaboration with Mayo Clinic Laboratories and are now accessible to all clients of Mayo Clinic Labs.

FDA clears TEG 6s Global Hemostasis-HN cartridge

July 2024—Haemonetics Corp. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the TEG 6s hemostasis analyzer system Global Hemostasis-HN assay cartridge. The cartridge extends the TEG 6s’ viscoelastic testing capabilities to serve fully heparinized patients in adult cardiovascular surgeries and procedures and liver transplantation in laboratory and point-of-care settings.

FDA clears Leica Biosystems Aperio GT 450 DX

June 2024—Leica Biosystems announced that its flagship digital pathology system, Aperio GT 450 DX, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Aperio GT 450 DX is proven technology that offers both SVS and Native DICOM and consistently delivers high-quality images at a turnaround time of less than 32 seconds per slide.

Next-gen StatStrip glucose system gets 510(k) clearance

June 2024—Nova Biomedical announced the U.S. launch of its 510(k)-cleared, next-generation StatStrip glucose hospital meter system. New features include a Linux operating system with enhanced cybersecurity, RFID data entry, wireless charging, and a hematocrit range of five to 75 percent. The meter is FDA cleared for testing patients who are critically ill.

HemoSonics gets special clearance for QStat cartridge

June 2024—HemoSonics received special 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the expanded use of arterial blood samples with its Quantra QStat cartridge. The QStat cartridge used with the Quantra hemostasis analyzer first received 510(k) clearance in 2022 for use in venous whole blood samples.

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