The College of American Pathologists Guideline on Collection and Handling of Thoracic Small Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Ancillary Studies: Impact on the Practice of Cytopathology

 

Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hoston, Texas

 

With advances in minimally invasive thoracic sampling techniques, laboratories can perform multiple ancillary studies on small biopsy and cytology specimens to help in aid the diagnosis and management of pulmonary pathology. The new CAP guideline “Collection and Handling of Thoracic Small Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Ancillary Studies” provides recommendations for pathologists and proceduralists to optimize testing outcomes for patients with suspected thoracic abnormalities. Factors such as needle gauge, number of passes, the use of rapid onsite evaluation (ROSE), and collection media are all addressed.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community.

Learning Objectives

  • Appraise various sampling techniques to optimize diagnostic yield for ancillary studies
  • Apply evidence-based recommendations to optimize the collection and handling of thoracic small biopsy and cytology specimens for ancillary studies
  • Assess the changes needed to comply with the guideline recommendations
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 California Credits
  • 2.00 CMLE
  • 2.00 Florida Credits
  • 2.00 MOC II
  • 2.00 Participant
Course opens: 
05/25/2021
Course expires: 
05/31/2024
Cost:
$105.00
Presenter
Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
 
Disclosure
The presenter has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.
 
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ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENTS

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Statement
The American Society of Cytopathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The American Society of Cytopathology designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification (CC)
This product can help fulfill the CME requirements and Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) mandated by the American Board of Pathology Continuing Certification (CC) process.  Earn up to 2.0 SAM Credit Hours.

Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non-physicians.  The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cytotechnologists with Licenses in Florida and California
This program is approved for 2 continuing education credits in the State of Florida and 1 in the State of California. The credit on each link is good for three years from the live presentation date.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 California Credits
  • 2.00 CMLE
  • 2.00 Florida Credits
  • 2.00 MOC II
  • 2.00 Participant

Price

Cost:
$105.00
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