In Molecular Diagnostics: Cancer Diagnosis and Patient Management , experts in the field review current concepts and up-to-date techniques, delving into the appropriate use of molecular assays for different tumor types to inform diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment using evidence-based guidelines.
Lectures in this online CME course illustrate common diagnostic pitfalls, with additional focus on variant interpretation and the complexity of billing for molecular tests. It’s continuing medical education that will help you to:
Develop appropriate tissue-handling protocols
Evaluate cytogenetic and molecular techniques, including next generation sequencing assays
Recognize cost-effective, time-sensitive approaches to molecular studies, including cell free DNA testing
Determine the process of clinical interpretation of genetic variation
Analyze costs and potential sources of revenue for molecular diagnostics programs
Consider essential and emerging biomarkers in common adult and pediatric solid and liquid tumors
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
Develop appropriate tissue-handling protocols to facilitate molecular testing
Recognize cost-effective and time-sensitive approaches to molecular studies in cancer diagnostics, including implementation of cell free DNA testing
Determine the process of the clinical interpretation of genetic variation
Analyze the costs and potential sources of revenue for molecular diagnostics programs
Consider essential and emerging molecular biomarkers in a range of common adult and pediatric solid and liquid tumors
