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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

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

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 bilirubin, urine chemistry reference materials

February 2024—Verichem Laboratories now offers its Tru-Zero Bilirubin Standard as part of the company’s line of liquid-stable and protein-based total and direct bilirubin clinical reference materials. The standard is intended to be treated as a patient specimen and features universal instrument compatibility. The concentration level for the total and direct bilirubin assays is 0.0 mg/dL. The product has an open-vial stability claim of five days and a shelf life of 14 months when stored at 2° to 8°C.

Machaon offers updated aHUS genetic panel

February 2024—Machaon Diagnostics has updated its genetic panel for detecting atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. The aHUS genetic panel 3.0 now includes two more genes, for a total of 22, associated with thrombotic microangiopathies, including aHUS, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, C3 glomerulopathy, congenital B12 deficiency, and others. Turnaround time is one week.

FormaPath, UB CAT announce clinical R&D collaboration

February 2024—FormaPath and the University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) announced their collaboration to further test and develop FormaPath’s AdiPress, an automated lymph node dissection device.

CLSI introduces country-based pricing model

February 2024—The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute has implemented new country-based pricing for countries that meet economic criteria set forth by the World Bank. Under this model, low- and lower-middle income countries receive a 90 percent discount off list prices and upper-middle income countries receive a 50 percent discount. The CLSI says that the pricing structure enables laboratories and clinicians around the world, regardless of resources, to more feasibly access its library of standards documents, training and support materials, and membership.

Horiba launches next-gen HELO hematology solution

February 2024—Horiba Medical has launched the CE-IVDR–approved HELO 2.0 high-throughput automated hematology platform. The platform is composed of the Yumi­zen H1500 and H2500 high-throughput hematology analyzers, Yumizen T6000 automated conveyor, Yumizen P8000 middleware and expert validation station, and Yumizen SPS automatic slide maker. In addition, CellaVision digital cell morphology systems can be integrated with the P8000 middleware.

Thermo Fisher, Aesku sign distribution agreement

February 2024—Thermo Fisher Scientific announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Aesku Group to market, sell, and support Aesku’s portfolio of FDA-cleared immunofluorescence products, automated instruments, and software in the United States. The agreement expands Thermo Fisher’s immunology product portfolio of Elia autoimmune diagnostics, ImmunoCap allergy diagnostics, and Phadia systems to include complementary reagents and systems from Aesku.

BioMérieux acquires software company Lumed

Feburary 2024—BioMérieux has acquired the entire share capital of software company Lumed, increasing its stake from 16 to 100 percent. The acquisition of 84 percent of the capital represents an investment of about $9.75 million.

Sekisui, Aptitude partner to provide POC COVID test

February 2024—Sekisui Diagnostics formalized an exclusive distribution agreement with Aptitude Medical Systems to sell the Aptitude Metrix COVID-19 test in the United States. The EUA-approved, single-use molecular in vitro diagnostic test is for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV­-2 using anterior nasal swab and saliva samples.

Roche launches next-generation qPCR system

February 2024—Roche launched the LightCycler Pro system, designed and labeled for research and in vitro diagnostic workflows. Enhancements of this LightCycler system include a new vapor chamber for temperature uniformity across the block, new and improved software algorithms, and updated software and user interface. Users can develop their own tests or choose from a portfolio of more than 200 LightMix modular research assays and more than 60 LightMix CE-IVD assays from Roche subsidiary TIB Molbiol.

Qiagen STI assay cleared for use on NeuMoDx systems

February 2024—Qiagen announced FDA clearance of the NeuMoDx CT/NG assay 2.0 for its NeuMoDx 96 and 288 integrated PCR-based clinical molecular testing systems in the United States. The assay is designed for direct detection of asymptomatic and symptomatic bacterial infections for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Results are delivered in about an hour.