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Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 12 PM-1 PM ET
Roundtable presenters Dr. David Sacks MB, ChB, FRCPath, Chairman, Steering Committee National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), and Priya Sivaraman, PhD, Senior Technical Product Manager, Tosoh Bioscience.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11 AM-12 PM CT
This session explores the evolving role of RAS in precision oncology, from the biology of RAS mutations to the expanding landscape of targeted therapies. Through expert presentations, real-world case discussions, and interactive audience polling, participants will examine best practices for RAS biomarker testing across solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The session will highlight practical considerations for tissue and liquid biopsy, strategies to address testing gaps, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure timely identification of patients who may benefit from RAS-targeted therapies.
Webinar presenters David Braxton, MD, Chief of Molecular Pathology Services, Hoag Family Cancer Institute & Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and Carlos Becerra, MD, Research Director for Medical Oncology, Margaret Given Larkin Endowed Chair for Developmental Cancer Therapeutics, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 1 PM-1:30 PM ET
Roundtable presenters John Longshore, PhD, Head of Scientific Affairs, Global Oncology Diagnostics, AstraZeneca, and Flora Berisha, MS, Executive Director, Global Head of Diagnostic Partnering and Development, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Mark D. Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations, Diagnostic Molecular Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Isabel Preeshagul, DO, MBS, Thoracic Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11 AM-12 PM ET
Hear experts review the biological and clinical significance of the HER2 expression continuum in breast tissue, providing a clearer understanding of how these variations might impact diagnosis, and discuss the emerging importance of documenting HER2-low and HER2-ultralow categories using a validated IHC assay.
Webinar presenters Keith Wharton, MD, PhD, Global Medical Affairs Leader–Pathology,
Roche Diagnostics Solutions, and Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD, Director, Breast Pathology Fellowship, Associate Team Leader, Breast Pathology Team, Attending Pathologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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Diatron
| Company | Diatron |
|---|---|
| Name of analyzer | Abacus 5 |
| Contact | Frank Matuszak |
| City, State | Budapest, Hungary |
| Phone | — |
| Website | |
| Analyzer application | diagnostic and research use |
| Dimensions of analyzer (H × W × | 18 × 16 × 20 in./2.22 sq. ft. |
| Country where analyzer was | Hungary/Hungary |
| First year analyzer was sold in U.S./Approximate No. of units installed in U.S.* | 2013/24 |
| First year analyzer sold outside | 2009/3, 410 |
| Foreign locations where company | worldwide (installed worldwide) |
| Human languages (other than | Spanish, Protuguese, French, Chinese, Russian |
| Analyzer list price | $31, 850 |
| • Analyzer acquisition options | purchase |
| Training included with purchase/Total time for basic training per operator | 10 min. daily; 15 min. weekly; 10 min. monthly |
| • Follow-up training available | — |
| Parameters that analyzer tests and reports | %&# eosinophils, %&# lymphocytes, %&# monocytes, %&# neutrophils, %&# basophils, Hb, Hct, MCH, MCHC, MCV, PLT, RBC, WBC |
| Types of testing FDA cleared or approved for analyzer | blood count analysis |
| Types of body fluids FDA cleared or approved for analysis on analyzer | — |
| Analytical measurement range for body fluid | — |
| Precision for body fluid | — |
| Accuracy for body fluid | — |
| Automated differential performed for body fluids | — |
| Tests available for research use only | — |
| Differential methods used | laser light scatter technology |
| Analytical measurement range: • WBC count/RBC count | WBC: 0.2–100 × 103/μL/RBC: 0.36–7.19 × 106/μL |
| Precision: • WBC count/RBC count | WBC: <2.7%/RBC: <1.7% |
| Accuracy: • WBC count/RBC count | WBC: <6% or 0.30 × 103/μL/RBC: <6% or 0.15 × 106/μL |
| Interfering substances: • WBC/RBC | >5% NRBC, platelet clumps, large platelets/WBC >75 × 103/μL |
| • Hemoglobin/Platelets | WBC >75 × 103/μL, lipids >280 mg/dL/platelet clumps, large platelets |
| • Hematocrit/Reticulocytes | WBC >75 × 103/μL/— |
| • Automated differential | >5% NRBC, platelet clumps, large platelets |
| Throughput: max. CBCs per hour/Max. CBCs with differentials per hour | 60/60 |
| • Max. No. of slides processed per hour if stainer included | — |
| FDA-cleared or -approved sample container types (besides potassium EDTA) | none |
| Min. specimen volume open mode/Closed mode/Microsample capability | 110 μL/110 μL/yes |
| Types of patient data archived/Max. No. of archived patient data accessible when analyzer online | demographics, test results, histograms, scattergrams, flags and alerts/100, 000 |
| Analyzer performs delta checks | no |
| Parameters for which flags may appear | pathologic flags (immature granulocytes, atypical lymphocytes), out of reference values, reagent and instrument alerts |
| Analyzer recognizes and holds test results | yes, for follow-up (parameters for flags to hold samples defined by vendor) |
| Scattergram display uses cell-specific color | yes |
| Histogram display uses color with thresholds | yes |
| LIS interface formats supported | HL7 version 2, Diatron protocol version 3.1 |
| • Middleware interface | no (connects directly to LIS) |
| • Information transferred to LIS via middleware or LIS interface | numeric results, flagged results, histograms, scatterplots, patient demographics |
| Analyzer transmits LOINC codes for results to LIS or middleware | no |
| Lab automation system or workcells to which analyzer has a direct interface | none |
| Barcode symbologies read on specimen tube | Codabar, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 |
| • Analyzer allows barcode placement per CLSI standard Auto02-A2 | yes |
| No. of onboard reagents required for standard specimen analysis | 3 |
| • Reagents ready to use/Reagent tracking method | yes/hardware key |
| Onboard diagnostics for troubleshooting | yes |
| • Manufacturer can perform diagnostics via remote access | no |
| Warranty provided/Cost of annual service contract (24 h/7 d) | one-year warranty/— |
| Notes | ††all information listed was provided to CAP TODAY in 2024; company did not provide updated information by 2025 entry deadline |