Center Projects In Development
This page was last updated on April 30, 2013.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Assay Analytic Validation Principles
Summary: To address the procedures that laboratories should perform to analytically validate IHC tests prior to implementation.
Status: Research and Review
- CAP/ASH Algorithm for Initial Work-up of Acute Leukemia
Summary: To define the recommended testing for proper diagnosis and prognosis determination. This project is a joint collaboration with the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
Status: Research and Review
- ASCP/CAP/AMP/ASCO Molecular Markers for the Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer
Summary: To primarily address laboratory test performance, but also include clinical applications, international aspects, genetics community and public health perspective. This project is a joint collaboration with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP).
Status: Determine Scope and Form Workgroup
- CAP-ADASP Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction in Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology
Summary: To address interpretive diagnostic errors with an intent to improve accuracy resulting in better patient care.
Status: Research and Review
- Bone Marrow Synoptic Reporting
Summary: To address the highly variable reporting methodologies to provide clear, appropriate reporting for patient safety, treatment, and prognosis.
Status: Research and Review
- CAP-NSH Uniform Labeling Requirements for Blocks and Slides in Surgical Pathology
Summary: To address the non-systematic methods of labeling slides in order to reduce errors.
Status: Research and Review
- ASCO/CAP Guideline Recommendations for HER2 Testing in Breast Cancer – Update to 2007 Edition
Summary: To review the current literature for a possible revision to the 2007 guidelines. This project is a joint collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Status: Research and Review
- HER2 Testing in Gastric Cancer
Summary: Draft: To inform pathologists about the key differences in scoring methodologies between breast and gastric cancer HER2 testing, thereby equipping pathologists to take the lead on ensuring appropriate therapy.
Status: Determine Scope and Form Workgroup
- HPV Testing in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Summary: Draft: To provide guidelines for accurate HPV testing in these body sites.
Status: Determine Scope and Form Workgroup
