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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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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

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

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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Verichem offers enzyme calibration verifiers

August 2024—Verichem Laboratories is now offering a multilevel, multianalyte, and ready-to-use Enzyme ER Calibration Verifier kit designed for the calibration verification of enzyme assays on wet chemistry testing systems. The enzyme components within the materials include amylase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, cholinesterase, creatine phosphokinase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, and lipase and are intended to be treated as patient specimens. The materials have a shelf life and open-vial stability of 18 months.

Bruker launches mass spec instruments at ASMS 2024

August 2024—Bruker Corp. announced the launch of mass spectrometry systems at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry 72nd annual conference on mass spectrometry and allied topics, June 2–6, in Anaheim, Calif.

Roche launches ISH test for B-cell lymphoma

August 2024—Roche has launched the Ventana Kappa and Lambda Dual ISH mRNA Probe Cocktail assay in countries accepting the CE mark. The assay is intended for the qualitative detection of kappa and lambda mRNA in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human bone marrow and lymphoid tissue stained on a BenchMark IHC/ISH instrument using chromogenic in situ hybridization and visualized using light microscopy. The test is intended as an aid in the identification of B-cell lymphomas and plasma cell neoplasms. The results of the assay should be interpreted by a qualified pathologist in conjunction with histological examination, relevant clinical information, and proper controls. The product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

Epredia SlideMate Laser gets MedTech Breakthrough Award

August 2024—MedTech Breakthrough announced that Epredia has been selected as the winner of best new technology solution—pathology for its SlideMate Laser printer in the 8th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. The SlideMate Laser is designed for clinical laboratories and provides high-resolution, 600-dpi laser printing on microscope slides, enabling laboratories to include more identifying information directly on the tab of the slides. The technology can embed up to 50 characters in a barcode on each slide and offers on-demand and batch printing options. The laser printer’s software can be directly interfaced to a laboratory information system.

FDA clears BioMérieux Vitek Reveal AST system

August 2024—BioMérieux announced that its Vitek Reveal AST system has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The modular system can deliver actionable results for Gram-negative bacteria directly from positive blood cultures in an average of 5.5 to 6 hours, enabling same-day treatment decision-making for patients suffering from bacteremic sepsis. The system is also CE marked under the in vitro diagnostic medical devices directive and in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulation in Europe.

Liaison Plex Yeast Blood Culture assay gets 510(k) clearance

August 2024—Diasorin announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the company’s Liaison Plex Yeast Blood Culture assay, the second molecular multiplexing panel on the Liaison Plex. The assay, which is driven by Gram stain, detects 16 pathogens commonly associated with fungemia. The Liaison Plex sample-to-answer system uses room-temperature consumables, has a hands-on time of two minutes, and produces results in less than two hours.

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.

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.

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