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Description
Biomarkers can be tested through a variety of methodologies (eg, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, next generation sequencing, PCR-based testing, karyotype, FISH, clinical chemistry). Each modality has different technical strengths and weaknesses, along with varied analytical and clinical specifications such as sensitivity and specificity. Results may not be clearly concordant across the modalities. This program will challenge pathologists to resolve discrepancies between different methods or “multimodality” biomarker testing.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Analyze results from multiple biomarker methods.
- Recognize differences in the analytical and clinical specifications of biomarker methods.
- Analyze next steps and processes to reconcile discordant biomarker results.
- Discover pitfalls and limitations of different biomarker testing modalities.
- Determine how to create an integrated interpretation when multiple biomarker testing methods produce discordant results.
- Assess clinical importance of reconciling biomarker discordances.
Authors/Faculty
Fabienne Lucas, MD, PhD, FCAP
Joeseph Willis, MD, FCAP
Cecilia C.S.Yeung, MD, FCAP
CME/CE Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 2.00
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE (Continuing Education for nonphysicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.00 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This educational activity satisfies the requirement for the Improvement in Health and Healthcare (formerly known as Improvement in Medical Practice) Credit required by the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) Continuing Certification Program.
This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.
Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available April 1, 2024, and expire March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: NMBAA202404W.2024
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