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New Payment Registry Targets Broad Data Collection for Lab Benchmarking
The registry from the American Society for Clinical Pathology aims to eventually collect metrics on how lab services impact patient outcomes.
Societies Release Clinical Practice Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Molecular Testing
The guidance includes recommendations for extended RAS mutation testing to guide anti-EGFR therapy, as well as updated endorsements for analysis of mismatch repair status.
Oncologists, Pathologists Issue HER2 Testing Guidance for Gastroesophageal Cancer Patients
Eleven new recommendations were issued to address appropriate HER2 testing and clinical guidance in individuals with advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
CAP, ASCP, ASCO Release New HER2 Testing Draft Guidelines for Gastric Cancer
The three organizations are inviting comment from health professionals on the recommendations.
CAP, AMP Among Groups Jointly Issuing Colorectal Cancer Molecular Testing Draft Recommendations
The draft document, which includes recommendations on which molecular tests labs should perform, on what samples, and with what analytical specifications, is available for comment until April 22.