Introduction to HPV-Negative Cervical Cancers and Precancers

This activity is designed to help pathologists and laboratory professionals gain an understanding of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers, their epidemiology, and significance in cervical pathology.
 
Course topics include:

• Epidemiology and clinical significance of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers
• Histopathological features of HPV-negative cervical cancers
• Reasons for negative HPV test results 

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.    
  
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology and clinical significance of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers
• Discuss the histopathological features of HPV-negative cervical cancers
• Examine the reasons for negative HPV test results in the context of cervical cancer diagnosis

Faculty

Chengquan Zhao, MD
Professor and Director of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology
Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
 
Faculty Disclosures
Chengquan Zhao, MD has no financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .25 CMLE credit.  This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, option 2, in the US & Canada or internationally at access code + 3-1-312-541-4890. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT.

Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must participate in the online activity. CME certificates will be provided on-line.

Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Hologic.