DMT168-24 - CME/CMLE - Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Tumor Marker Testing: Insights and Practical Solutions

Course Description

This session addresses challenges in tumor marker testing, offering practical solutions. Attendees will learn advanced techniques to improve sensitivity and accuracy in body fluid testing, addressing sample variability and interference. Strategies to minimize discrepancies in blood tumor marker testing during platform transitions will be discussed, ensuring consistent, reliable results. Successful validation strategies for off-label tumor marker use in specific patient populations will also be explored. This session will bridge knowledge gaps and equip professionals with tools to navigate testing complexities, enabling them to provide precise diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for cancer patients.

Faculty/Authors

Jieli Li, MD, PhD
Jonathan Genzen, MD, PhD, FASCP

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Communication

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Review the Faculty Disclosures.
Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Click Access to begin the course.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 09/05/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 03/06/2025

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Credit Offered:	1 CME/CMLE Credit