Enduring Present Approaches to Testing Webinar: Cytology Specimen Utilization: A Proven Approach to Genetic Sequencing

Course overview

This webinar will explore the role of cytology specimens in molecular genetic testing, emphasizing their effectiveness in identifying biomarkers critical for targeted therapies in patients with cancer. Advantages of cytology samples, challenges in specimen adequacy, and how advancements in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have led to improved utilization of cytology samples will be discussed. This discovery has led to enhancing diagnostic accuracy, reducing the need for repeat biopsies, and accelerating personalized cancer treatment, all of which will be highlighted during the webinar. Objectives: 1. Recognize the advantages of cytology specimens over traditional tissue biopsies. 2. Explain best practices in specimen collection. 3. Define how genetic sequencing has expanded the use of cytology specimens, including smears, for comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP).