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August 28, 2025
Open comment on HPV guidelines
How Clinical Labs Help Detect Outbreaks and Prevent Infectious Disease
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- Stevon Burrell
How clinical labs help detect outbreaks, and learn about the Forensic Drug Testing Program, coming up next on the Path News Network Daily Edition. This is the Path News Network Daily Edition, powered by the College of American Pathologists. I'm Stevon Burrell. It's Thursday, August 28th, and here are the latest headlines. The CAP is calling for feedback on new guidelines for diagnosing HPV-related squamous lesions. The draft updates biomarker use and drops outdated terms from 2012. Public comment runs through September 3rd. Find the link in today's show notes. And as fall viruses rise, clinical labs are stepping up as frontline health guardians. CAP member Dr. Leilani Valdes said Citizens Medical Center, located about two hours southwest of Houston, can identify over 20 viruses. She was interviewed by Contagion Live. She added, [quote] It's truly a team effort between the lab, the medical system and the public, [ end quote]. But with vaccine hesitancy growing, Dr. Valdes warns illnesses like measles are resurfacing, making labs more vital than ever. PathNet, the CAP's grassroots advocacy network, helps pathologists influence state and federal policy by personally connecting with lawmakers. Members can send action alerts. track real-time legislative updates, and push for change on issues like the physician workforce shortage, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, and prior insurance authorization. The program also supports lab tours and meetings with legislators, giving pathologists a stronger voice in Washington and beyond. Join PathNet today and ensure decisions about pathology are made with medical expertise at the table. And finally, as forensic drug testing expands, The CAP is stepping up oversight. New in 2025, the CAP's Forensic Drug Testing Accreditation Program now covers labs performing both forensic and clinical toxology. The program strengthens confidence in results through chain of custody reviews, annual validation of methods, and peer inspections by experts. Find out about the program by visiting the link in today's show notes. That's all we have for today. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. Subscribe on your favorite platform. Look for more news like this in our weekly newsletters, published every Tuesday and Thursday. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern with more CAP News. For The Daily Edition, I'm Stevon Burrell. Have a great day.
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August 28, 2025
Open comment on HPV guidelines
How Clinical Labs Help Detect Outbreaks and Prevent Infectious Disease
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Transcription
- Stevon Burrell
How clinical labs help detect outbreaks, and learn about the Forensic Drug Testing Program, coming up next on the Path News Network Daily Edition. This is the Path News Network Daily Edition, powered by the College of American Pathologists. I'm Stevon Burrell. It's Thursday, August 28th, and here are the latest headlines. The CAP is calling for feedback on new guidelines for diagnosing HPV-related squamous lesions. The draft updates biomarker use and drops outdated terms from 2012. Public comment runs through September 3rd. Find the link in today's show notes. And as fall viruses rise, clinical labs are stepping up as frontline health guardians. CAP member Dr. Leilani Valdes said Citizens Medical Center, located about two hours southwest of Houston, can identify over 20 viruses. She was interviewed by Contagion Live. She added, [quote] It's truly a team effort between the lab, the medical system and the public, [ end quote]. But with vaccine hesitancy growing, Dr. Valdes warns illnesses like measles are resurfacing, making labs more vital than ever. PathNet, the CAP's grassroots advocacy network, helps pathologists influence state and federal policy by personally connecting with lawmakers. Members can send action alerts. track real-time legislative updates, and push for change on issues like the physician workforce shortage, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, and prior insurance authorization. The program also supports lab tours and meetings with legislators, giving pathologists a stronger voice in Washington and beyond. Join PathNet today and ensure decisions about pathology are made with medical expertise at the table. And finally, as forensic drug testing expands, The CAP is stepping up oversight. New in 2025, the CAP's Forensic Drug Testing Accreditation Program now covers labs performing both forensic and clinical toxology. The program strengthens confidence in results through chain of custody reviews, annual validation of methods, and peer inspections by experts. Find out about the program by visiting the link in today's show notes. That's all we have for today. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. Subscribe on your favorite platform. Look for more news like this in our weekly newsletters, published every Tuesday and Thursday. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern with more CAP News. For The Daily Edition, I'm Stevon Burrell. Have a great day.
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