Immunohistochemistry in Cytopathology - Validation Before Frustration

 

Lynnette Savaloja Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Operations Supervisor
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, Minnesota

 

Demand continues to increase for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other ancillary studies to be performed on cytology samples. Current accreditation requirements and guidelines for validating IHC studies are focused on formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) samples collected for histology processing. It cannot be assumed that IHC stains validated on FFPE tissue will have the same performance outcome when used on samples collected and processed in a different manner. This webinar will provide an overview of IHC validation regulations and guidelines, address cytology fixation and processing variables that must be considered when using cytology samples for IHC, and how these variables may be addressed in a validation study to prevent frustrating cytology IHC results.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  • Understand IHC validation requirements and how they relate to cytology samples.
  • Discuss the effects of cytology fixation and processing on IHC validation and performance.
  • Apply the information presented in this course to develop a validation study for IHC performed on cytology samples.
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: 
12/08/2020
Course expires: 
01/07/2024
Cost:
$105.00
Presenter
Lynnette Savaloja Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Operations Supervisor
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, Minnesota
 
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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