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GRBIOMEM2509 - CMLE - Optimizing Send-Out Biomarker Testing
Course Description

Optimizing Send-Out Biomarker Testing 

This is an elective module of the Biomarker Testing Navigation Certificate program.  This online, interactive module equips learners with essential skills to optimize the process of sending out specimens for biomarker testing. Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance collaboration with reference laboratories, track and manage specimens efficiently, minimize turnaround times, establish effective communication protocols, and verify the reliability of test results.  

Course topics include:  

  • Working with reference labs  

  • Streamlining specimen triage, tracking and management  

  • Optimizing turnaround time  

  • Evaluating performance metrics in precision diagnostics 

Target Audience 

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

Faculty/Authors

Amanda Hanson, MS 
Director, Precision Medicine 
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 
Spartanburg, SC  

Physician's Competency: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge 

CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online educational activity

Credit Designation Statement

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, 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 complete the online activity. CMLE certificates will be provided online. 

Commercial Support 
This activity is supported by a sponsorship from AstraZeneca. 


Instructions

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

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Content and click the first module of the course.
  3. Complete the Demographic Survey.
  4. Complete the Pre-Test.
  5. Review the Educational Activity.
  6. Complete and submit the Post Exam. You will have a maximum of three attempts to obtain the required score. You will be notified if you have met the credit requirements after each attempt.
  7. Submit the course Evaluation.
  8. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CMLE to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures 

Technical Considerations 

Release Dates: 10/06/2025        
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 6/10/2028       




Course Objectives

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

  • Apply best practices for collaborating with reference laboratories to ensure timely and accurate biomarker test results.   

  • Implement effective methods for tracking and managing specimens sent to reference laboratories.    

  • Evaluate strategies to minimize turnaround time (TAT) for samples sent for biomarker testing, using real-world examples.   

  • Execute accurate test ordering and result retrieval for cancer biomarker testing.   

  • Analyze key performance indicators and testing data points to optimize the efficiency and accuracy of biomarker testing processes.  

 

 
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1 CMLE Credit
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