Inside the Lab: Newly FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Testing: How to Implement Such Tests in Core Laboratory?
The diagnostic paradigm for Alzheimer's disease (AD) has rapidly shifted in the last five years as fluid-based biomarker testing has emerged as a reliable, accurate, and accessible means to detect amyloid pathology when evaluating a patient for cognitive decline. This podcast is designed to help pathologists and laboratory professionals gain an understanding of plasma testing for markers such as Abeta40/42, P-tau181, and P-tau217 which are rapidly appearing in the commercial space and how healthcare providers have begun incorporating these tests into routine neurology practice. This podcast will help participants to understand the advantages and limitations of these assays as well as their potential application when a physician is evaluating a patient for AD.
This podcast has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Faculty/Authors
Amitava Dasgupta, Ph.D.
Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The University of Kansas Health System
University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
Kelsey Woodard, MLS (ASCP)
Chemistry and Special Chemistry Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory
The University of Kansas Health System
University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity
Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, and Improvement
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 ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 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 1.0 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.
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Lily.
Instructions
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Faculty Disclosure
Technical Considerations
Release Date: 10/21/2024
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Expiration Date: 10/21/2027