Ovary protocol includes content clarification, updates to TNM modifiers, LVI visible text, and contains critical information updated in explanatory notes.Gynecologic Biomarker has been updated to clarify content elements.Breast Invasive Biopsy has been updated to reflect the size of largest invasive focus in the limited biopsy sample.Breast Biomarker and Breast Invasive Resection protocols now include notes for HER2neu Low Expression.Thyroid protocol updated to reflect current WHO guidelines.Highlights of content changes in this release include: On March 22, 2023, the College of American Pathologists released updates to 10 CAP Cancer Protocols. The CAP Biomarker Reporting Protocols are intended to provide reporting guidance for commonly ordered biomarkers and are not required for accreditation purposes.
Synoptic reporting using the CAP electronic Cancer Protocols (eCP) also helps laboratories and hospitals comply with requirements for organizations like the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, and more. The American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Manual.The World Health Organization Classification of Tumors (Blue Books).These protocols incorporate the latest standards to help pathologists and laboratories keep abreast of the advances and updates in cancer reporting, including: The CAP Cancer Protocols provide guidelines for collecting the essential data elements for complete reporting of malignant tumors and optimal patient care. Laboratories across the country and around the world rely on the CAP to help them stay current with the latest evidence-based practices and maintain quality and proficiency among the entire pathology team.
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