Optimizing Biomarker Testing Quality and Workflow This is module five of six core modules for the Biomarker Testing Navigation Certificate program. This online, interactive module discusses specimen workflow optimization for biomarker testing.
Course topics include:
Tissue handling to preserve enough for testing
Workflow considerations
Target Audience
Ghazal Khan, MBA Anatomic Pathology Manager, University of Illinois Health Chicago, Illinois
CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0Estimated Completion Time: 1.0 hourFormat: Online educational activity
Credit Designation 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.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CMLE credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Method of ParticipationTo complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete the online activity. CMLE certificates will be provided online. Commercial Support This activity is supported by a sponsorship from AstraZeneca.
Instructions
To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
Recognize key preanalytic factors that influence biomarker testing results
Explain the effects of preanalytic variables on the accuracy and reliability of biomarker testing
Describe appropriate strategies used to reduce preanalytic errors in biomarker testing
Recognize sample handling practices important for achieving optimal results and troubleshooting preanalytic issues
Describe common approaches to workflow optimization in biomarker testing and their potential benefits