SELVARAJ MUTHUSAMY MD, PHD
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Richmond, Virginia
Primary Audience: Phlebotomists, Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Directors
Secondary Audience: Pathologists, Clinical Scientists (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Residents, and Students
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· describe the basic process of preparing solid tumor specimens in histology for molecular testing;
· discuss the benefits and pitfalls of various techniques used in processing samples for molecular tests; and
· recognize and discuss problems that may ensue if special considerations are not taken in preparing molecular specimens. |