This interactive microlearning activity is part of a case-based series designed to engage pathologists, laboratory professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team in improving biomarker testing and treatment for NSCLC. This specific course focuses on optimizing sample sizes for NSCLC biomarker testing and navigating common issues with specimens.
Course topics include:
- Optimizing sample sizes
- Dealing with inadequate sampling
- Best practices in specimen grossing, specimen cutting
- Material evaluation and test selection
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:
- Apply current practice guidelines for biomarker testing in patients with NSCLC
- Optimize NSCLC specimen protocols to ensure sufficient sample sizes for biomarker testing
- Take a more active role in their institutions to drive appropriate and equitable biomarker testing for patients with NSCLC
Faculty
Ying-Chun Lo, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Consultant, Divisions of Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Director, Anatomic Pathology,
Professor, Pathology, Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Medicine
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Faculty Disclosures
All relevant relationships for Dr. Ying-Chun Lo have been mitigated.
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)â„¢. 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 attend the program. CME certificates will be provided on-line.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.