NSCLC Best Practices from Experts and the Lab Community
View videoconference recordings and community-contributed examples of sample workflows and QI plans/processes related to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). If you have sample workflows or QI plans/processes you would like to contribute, please send them to grants@ascp.org for consideration.
Best Practices in NSCLC Biomarker Testing: On-Demand Recordings for Anatomic Pathology Teams
Best Practices in Biomarker Testing for NSCLC Virtual Summit Session 1: Tissue Acquisition and Processing
Originally Broadcast September 29-30, 2022
Best Practices in Biomarker Testing for NSCLC Virtual Summit Session 2: Ordering and Turnaround Time
Originally Broadcast September 29-30, 2022
Interactive Videoconference Series: LIS and EHR Implementation and Protocol Optimization for NSCLC Biomarker Testing
Originally Broadcast May 19, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Tissue Journey
Assess the Laboratory Landscape
Care Pathway Development
Early Stakeholder Engagement
Shared Decision Making
Biomarker Evaluation Process
Advanced Lung Reflex
Example Epic Order Set
Design and Implement Protocols in Electronic Systems to Optimize Biomarker Testing
Utilization Compliance
Quality Impact of Reflex Biomarker Testing
Interactive Videoconference Series: Implementation of the CAP/IASLC/AMP 2018 NSCLC Molecular Testing Guidelines
Originally Broadcast March 31, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Genomic Profiling and Biomarker Testing
NSCLC Testing Guidelines
NSCLC Biomarker Testing Platforms
Comprehensive Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
NGS Test Phase Considerations
Interactive Videoconference Series: Actionable Results and Turnaround Time Indicators for NSCLC Workflows
Originally Broadcast January 27, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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Tissue Stakeholder Considerations
Fixative & Fixation Time
Separate Fragments & Cut Unstained Slides
Maximization of Small Biopsies
Plan for Reflex Testing
Assessing Tumor Content
Tumor Enrichment
TAT Considerations & Guidelines
TAT Specimen Tracking
Steps Adding to TAT
Interactive Videoconference Series: Standardizing Protocols for Optimal Procurement, Fixation, and Tissue/Cytology Specimen Handling for NSCLC
Originally Broadcast November 18, 2021, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
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CAP 2018 New Recommendations
Cytopathology Report
Lung Carcinomas
Molecular Studies and Mutation
Molecular Study Methods
Specimen Adequacy
Tissue Preservation
Acquiring Tumor Sample
Biomarker Testing Guides Treatment
Factors in Sample Adequacy
Guidelines for Small Biopsy
Multiple Diagnostic Analyses
ROSE
Specimen Collection Process
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Community-Contributed Examples
View community-contributed examples of sample workflows and QI plans/processes below.
Sample Workflow: EPIC Example: Molecular Lung Panel for NSCLC, contributed by Lynnette S. Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Sample Workflow: Reference Lab Lung Marker Send Out, contributed by Lynnette S. Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Sample Workflow: Improving Biomarker Turn Around Time, contributed by Karla Valencia, MBA, HT(ASCP)CMQIHCCM
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