Roche’s COVID-19 test detects, differentiates BA.2.75
Aug. 22, 2022—Roche and its subsidiary TIB Molbiol have developed a COVID-19 test for researchers that detects and differentiates the BA.2.75 subvariant.
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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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Roche launches BenchMark Ultra Plus, Ventana DP 600
August 2022—Roche has launched its BenchMark Ultra Plus tissue staining platform. The system was built on the technology of the BenchMark Ultra and uses improved Ventana system software, which aims to enhance quality control and inventory management.
Roche amyloid plasma panel designated a breakthrough device
July 20, 2022—Roche announced yesterday that the FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to the Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel.
Roche launches Cobas Pulse system
April 2022—Roche announced the launch of the Cobas Pulse system, the company’s newest generation of connected POC solutions for professional blood glucose management, in select countries accepting the CE mark.
Roche COVID-19 at-home test granted EUA
February 2022—Roche announced that the FDA has granted emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 At-Home Test. The test uses an anterior nasal swab sample that can be self-collected and self-tested by people ages 14 years and older and by an adult for children ages two to 13 years old. Results are available in as few as 20 minutes for SARS-CoV-2 and all known variants of concern, including omicron.
Roche launches Cobas 5800 molecular Dx system in CE markets
January 2022—Roche launched its Cobas 5800 system in countries accepting the CE mark. The real-time PCR molecular testing solution is built to offer a fully automated workflow that encompasses sample supply, transfer and preparation, amplification and detection, result calculation, and delivery to the laboratory information system. The single module enables a walkaway time of up to eight hours.
Roche AI-based digital pathology algorithms for breast cancer
Dec. 9, 2021—Roche announced the launch of three research use only automated digital pathology algorithms, uPath Ki-67 (30-9), uPath ER (SP1), and uPath PR (1E2) image analysis for breast cancer.
Roche launches three respiratory panels in CE markets
November 2021—Roche launched in the CE market three molecular PCR diagnostic test panels to simultaneously detect and differentiate flu A, flu B, and respiratory syncytial virus; adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, and enterovirus/rhinovirus; and parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, and 4. The tests can be run together or individually from a single nasopharyngeal swab specimen and run on the Cobas Omni Utility Channel for use with the Cobas 6800/8800 systems.
Roche POC SARS-CoV-2 test gets EUA
September 2021—Roche announced that the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the Cobas SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the Cobas Liat System. The singleplex, RT-PCR test screens within 20 minutes both asymptomatic and symptomatic persons. The test, for point-of-care use, offers broad strain coverage of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Cobas SARS-CoV-2 Test authorized for asymptomatic people
August 2021—Roche’s Cobas SARS-CoV-2 has received FDA emergency use authorization for testing individuals without symptoms or reasons to suspect COVID-19. This authorization supports the guidance update from the CDC to expand SARS-CoV-2 testing to include people without symptoms and applies to pooled samples containing up to and including six individual samples. Asymptomatic testing with the Cobas SARS-CoV-2 test is also available in countries accepting the CE mark.