Faculty/Authors
Melissa Taggart, MD Department of Anatomical Pathology, Division of Pathology-Lab Medicine MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX Karla Valencia Laboratory Manager MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX Heather TuckerASCP Patient Champion
CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Format: Online Educational Activity Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge 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:
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Technical Considerations
Release Date: 3/1/2024Review Date:Expiration Date: 3/1/2026
Describe some biomarkers commonly used to identify colorectal cancer;
Identify pre-analytic variables and potential interferences that may affect interpretation of biomarkers test results for colorectal cancer;
Understand how to integrate molecular and biomarker findings into the pathology report;
Discuss common challenges to diagnosis of CRC, as described by patients.