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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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Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss how to integrate Kappa and Lambda in situ hybridization testing into your standard hematopathology workflow to accurately assess B-cell and plasma cell clonality. You will also gain the skills to recognize testing pitfalls in challenging reactive versus neoplastic proliferations and apply ancillary tools to resolve complex cases.

Webinar presenter Xiaojun Wu, MD, PhD, Assistant professor, Director of Hematopathology Section at NCR of Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Pathology, SOM at Johns Hopkins University

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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TechLab C. diff test receives European IVDR certification

August 2024—TechLab, a part of SSI Diagnostica Group, announced that its C. Diff Quik Chek Complete test has received certification under European in vitro diagnostic medical device regulation. The test is a rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay designed for the simultaneous detection of Clostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase antigen and toxins A and B in a single reaction well and provides GDH and toxin results within about 30 minutes.

Clarapath, Mayo Clinic collaborate to advance tissue processing

August 2024—Clarapath, a medical robotics company headquartered in Hawthorne, NY, announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to advance laboratory automation. Clarapath’s SectionStar is an all-in-one tissue sectioning and transfer system that is designed to increase capacity, reliability, and consistency while minimizing the need for highly skilled labor. The collaboration combines Clarapath’s tissue solution and domain experts with the clinical insights and expertise of the Mayo Clinic to enable laboratories to digitally transform the quality, safety, cost, and throughput of their histology process.

 

Quest adds p-tau217 to test menu

August 2024—Quest Diagnostics launched a blood biomarker test for phosphorylated tau 217, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It is the latest addition to Quest’s AD-Detect portfolio of tests, which also includes tests for p-tau181, amyloid beta proteins, and apolipoprotein E isoforms.

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.

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.

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