LPR107-25 - CME/CMLE - Evaluating the Use of Race Adjustments in Maternal Serum Screening

Course Description

Race and ethnicity are incorporated into multiple clinical algorithms and decision tools, including algorithms for maternal and fetal disease risk estimation using maternal serum biomarkers. Race and ethnicity are social categories that are poorly defined and fail to capture genetic variation but may function as proxies for the complex interplay of genetic and social determinants of health. Using race and ethnicity to categorize human beings into different biological categories is not appropriate; however, colorblind or Eurocentric approaches to laboratory medicine practice can lead to disparities in care. How race and ethnicity should be incorporated into clinical algorithms and decision tools is therefore nuanced. This course will review the benefits and drawbacks associated with the use of race in maternal and fetal disease risk estimation from clinical and ethical perspectives.

This session offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit.

Faculty/Authors

Pierre Christina

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism
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.
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Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 11/20/2025
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Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1 CME/CMLE Credit