MOLECULAR TESTING OF STAGE I-III UVEAL MELANOMA IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSERVATIVE OR SURGICAL TREATMENT: OUR EXPERIENCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 625-632
Author(s):  
Andrey Zaretskiy ◽  
Vera Yarovaya ◽  
Valeriya Nazarova ◽  
Lev Demidov ◽  
Andrey Yarovoy ◽  
...  

Molecular testing is a promising approach to differential diagnostics and especially to prognostication of uveal melanoma (UM). We have tested a complex biomarker panel that included pathology and a number of cytogenetic and molecular markers on a series of 58 UM samples as a part of a prospective clinical study. Testing of all biomarkers has proved feasible on both FFPE and FNA samples. Molecular verification of UM diagnosis via mutation analysis demonstrated very high sensitivity. Cytogenetic and molecular genetic classifications gave discordant results in most samples from our series; prognostic significance of this discrepancy is yet to be elucidated through final data analysis of this and other prospective studies.

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s287-s287
Author(s):  
Fernando Bula-Rudas ◽  
Archana Chatterjee ◽  
Santiago Lopez

Background: Children aged <1 year are usually colonized with Clostridium difficile: colonization rates range between 30% and 70%. In children, other infectious causes of diarrhea are more common than C. difficile. Molecular testing for C. difficile yields very high sensitivity. Clinical judgement is required for testing children with suspected infectious diarrhea. Inappropriate C. difficile testing may lead to antibiotic overuse. Methods: Initially, for the years 2016–2018, we collected data for positive C. difficile nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) at Sanford Children’s Hospital. In 2017, a physician-driven protocol was implemented to replace the current nurse-driven protocol for testing. We implemented national guidelines for testing and treatment in pediatric patients. Microbiology lab was given autonomy to use Bristol stool criteria to process stool samples for C. difficile. Formed stools were rejected for testing for C. difficile. The result was suppressed in patients aged <1 year. We presented the available data at the SHEA spring conference in 2020. We collected new data until June of 2019 to measure the sustainability of the intervention. Results: In 2016, there were 78 C. difficile tests: 17 were positive and 11 were categorized as an HAI. From January 1 to June 30, 2017, there were 26 C. difficile tests: 8 were positive and 3 were categorized as an HAI. Furthermore, 16 C. difficile tests were obtained from July 7 to December 31, 2017: 4 were positive and 1 categorized as an HAI. In 2018, there were 18 tests and 2 were positive; 1 was categorized as an HAI. In 2019, there were 16 tests and 2 were positive; 1 of these was categorized as an HAI. Conclusions: Implementing 2 interventions (removal of a nurse-driven protocol and microbiology lab autonomy for rejecting formed stool samples) for improving C. difficile testing accomplished a reduction of >80% in the number of tests obtained. Overall, there was a sustained reduction in the number of positive tests and HAIs in the years 2018 and 2019. The 2 interventions have been sustainable over time.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nira R. Pollock ◽  
Jesica R. Jacobs ◽  
Kristine Tran ◽  
Amber Cranston ◽  
Sita Smith ◽  
...  

AbstractBackgroundRapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 antigens (Ag) that can be performed at point-of-care (POC) can supplement molecular testing and help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Deployment of an Ag RDT requires an understanding of its operational and performance characteristics under real-world conditions and in relevant subpopulations. We evaluated the Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card in a high-throughput, drive-through, free community testing site in Massachusetts (MA) using anterior nasal (AN) swab RT-PCR for clinical testing.MethodsIndividuals presenting for molecular testing in two of seven lanes were offered the opportunity to also receive BinaxNOW testing. Dual AN swabs were collected from symptomatic and asymptomatic children (≤ 18 years) and adults. BinaxNOW testing was performed in a testing pod with temperature/humidity monitoring. One individual performed testing and official result reporting for each test, but most tests had a second independent reading to assess inter-operator agreement. Positive BinaxNOW results were scored as faint, medium, or strong. Positive BinaxNOW results were reported to patients by phone and they were instructed to isolate pending RT-PCR results. The paired RT-PCR result was the reference for sensitivity and specificity calculations.ResultsOf 2482 participants, 1380 adults and 928 children had paired RT-PCR/BinaxNOW results and complete symptom data. 974/1380 (71%) adults and 829/928 (89%) children were asymptomatic. BinaxNOW had 96.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 90.0-99.3) sensitivity and 100% (98.6-100.0) specificity in adults within 7 days of symptoms, and 84.6% (65.1-95.6) sensitivity and 100% (94.5-100.0) specificity in children within 7 days of symptoms. Sensitivity and specificity in asymptomatic adults were 70.2% (56.6-81.6) and 99.6% (98.9-99.9), respectively, and in asymptomatic children were 65.4% (55.6-74.4) and 99.0% (98.0-99.6), respectively. By cycle threshold (Ct) value cutoff, sensitivity in all subgroups combined (n=292 RT-PCR-positive individuals) was 99.3% with Ct ≤25, 95.8% with ≤30, and 81.2% with ≤35. Twelve false positive BinaxNOW results (out of 2308 tests) were observed; in all twelve, the test bands were faint but otherwise normal, and were noted by both readers. One invalid BinaxNOW result was identified. Inter-operator agreement (positive versus negative BinaxNOW result) was 100% (n = 2230/2230 double reads). Each operator was able to process 20 RDTs per hour. In a separate set of 30 specimens (from individuals with symptoms ≤7 days) run at temperatures below the manufacturer’s recommended range (46-58.5°F), sensitivity was 66.7% and specificity 95.2%.ConclusionsBinaxNOW had very high specificity in both adults and children and very high sensitivity in newly symptomatic adults. Overall, 95.8% sensitivity was observed with Ct ≤ 30. These data support public health recommendations for use of the BinaxNOW test in adults with symptoms for ≤7 days without RT-PCR confirmation. Excellent inter-operator agreement indicates that an individual can perform and read the BinaxNOW test alone. A skilled laboratorian can perform and read 20 tests per hour. Careful attention to temperature is critical.


Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 2521-2521
Author(s):  
Meir Wetzler ◽  
Jessica Kohlschmidt ◽  
Krzysztof Mrózek ◽  
Herve Dombret ◽  
Hartmut Döhner ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 2521 We asked whether a modified European LeukemiaNet (ELN) karyotype-based classification without molecular markers has prognostic significance in AML pts aged 80 to 89 years (y). We queried the German-Austrian AML Study Group (AMLSG; 7 pts), the Acute Leukemia French Association Group (ALFA; 17 pts), the German AML Cooperative Group (AMLCG; 35 pts) and the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB; 81 pts) for pts treated with intensive induction (7+3 or similar) on whom conventional karyotype analyses were completed and reviewed centrally. Of the 140 pts, including 82 (59%) men and 58 (41%) women, with a median age of 82 y (range, 80–89), 117 pts had de novo and 23 had secondary or therapy-related AML (s-AML/t-AML). There were 2 pts in the modified Favorable Group [t(8;21) and inv(16)], 67 pts in the modified Intermediate I Group [cytogenetically normal (CN-AML) pts], 44 pts in the ELN Intermediate II Group [t(9;11) and abnormalities (abn) classified as neither favorable nor adverse] and 27 pts in the ELN Adverse Group [inv(3) or t(3;3), t(6;9), t(v;11)(v;q23), -5 or del(5q), -7, abn(17p) and complex karyotype (≥3 abn)]. In order to assess the impact of karyotype on outcome, we eliminated early deaths. The complete remission (CR) rate for all 92 (66%) pts surviving beyond 30 days (d) was 46% and their median disease-free survival (DFS) was 6 months (mo); 35% were disease-free at 1 y and 12% at 3 y. Similarly, the median overall survival (OS) for pts surviving beyond 30 d was 6 mo, with 35% alive at 1 y and 11% at 3 y. There was no difference in DFS or OS based on AML type (de novo v s-AML/t-AML; Table 1). As shown in Table 2, pts in the modified Intermediate I Group had better OS than pts in the Adverse Group (P=0.03). Among CN-AML pts with molecular testing completed, 9/21 (43%) were NPM1-mutated (mut), 8/25 (32%) had FLT3-internal tandem duplication (ITD) and 1/12 (8%) was CEBPA-mut. Interestingly, FLT3-ITD did not have prognostic significance in the CN-AML cohort alive beyond 30 d (data not shown), but NPM1 mutation resulted in trends for higher CR rates (67% v 25%, P=.09) and longer OS (91 v 10 mo, P=0.07) in the CN-AML cohort alive beyond 30 d (Figure). Of note, there was no difference between the 2 larger cohorts (AMLCG and CALGB) in regards to pt characteristics or outcome in de novo pts; there were insufficient numbers of pts with s-AML/t-AML to compare the 2 cohorts. We conclude that there is a difference in accrual to clinical trials of octogenarian AML pts among the different cooperative groups. Further, CN-AML pts had better OS in octogenarian AML, and NPM1 mutation may be of prognostic significance among the CN-AML pts.Table 1:Treatment outcome by disease presentation for 92 pts alive beyond 30 dEnd Pointde novo AML (n = 78)s-AML/t-AML (n = 14)All pts (n = 92)P de novo v s-AML/t-AMLCR, no. (%)35 (45)7 (50)42 (46).78DFS.76    Median, y0.50.60.5.27    % Disease-free at 1 y36 (26–51)29 (4–61)35 (21–49)    % Disease-free at 3 y14 (5–29)012 (4–24)OS    Median, y0.50.60.5    % Alive at 1 y35 (24–46)36 (13–59)35 (25–45)    % Alive at 3 y14 (6–23)011 (5–19)Table 2:Disease outcome by ELN karyotype-based classification without molecular markers for 92 pts alive beyond 30 dEnd PointIntermediate I (n = 43)Intermediate II (n = 29)Adverse (n = 20)PCR, no. (%)23 (53)13 (45)6 (30).23DFS.17*    Median, y0.60.40.3    % Disease-free at 1 y36 (17–56)40 (16–63)17 (1–52)    % Disease-free at 3 y23 (8–41)00OS.03†    Median, y0.90.40.3    % Alive at 1 y43 (28–57)33 (16–50)21 (7–41)    % Alive at 3 y17 (8–31)5 (0–20)5 (0–22)*Only Intermediate I compared to Intermediate II (too few pts in the Adverse Group)†This is overall P-value. Adjusted P-values were not significant for the differences between Intermediate-I and Intermediate-II Groups (P=.26) and between Intermediate-II and Adverse Groups (P=.87). There was a statistically significant difference between Intermediate-I and Adverse Groups (P=.03)Figure.Overall survival by NPM1 status in CN-AML ptsFigure. Overall survival by NPM1 status in CN-AML pts Disclosures: Krug: MedA Pharma: Honoraria; Novartis: Honoraria; Alexion: Honoraria; Boehringer Ingelheim: Research Funding; Sunesis: Honoraria.


Author(s):  
Nira R. Pollock ◽  
Jesica R. Jacobs ◽  
Kristine Tran ◽  
Amber E. Cranston ◽  
Sita Smith ◽  
...  

Background: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for SARS-CoV-2 antigens (Ag) that can be performed at point-of-care (POC) can supplement molecular testing and help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Deployment of an Ag RDT requires an understanding of its operational and performance characteristics under real-world conditions and in relevant subpopulations. We evaluated the Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card in a high-throughput, drive-through, free community testing site in Massachusetts (MA) using anterior nasal (AN) swab RT-PCR for clinical testing. Methods: Individuals presenting for molecular testing in two of seven lanes were offered the opportunity to also receive BinaxNOW testing. Dual AN swabs were collected from symptomatic and asymptomatic children (≤ 18 years) and adults. BinaxNOW testing was performed in a testing pod with temperature/humidity monitoring. One individual performed testing and official result reporting for each test, but most tests had a second independent reading to assess inter-operator agreement. Positive BinaxNOW results were scored as faint, medium, or strong. Positive BinaxNOW results were reported to patients by phone and they were instructed to isolate pending RT-PCR results. The paired RT-PCR result was the reference for sensitivity and specificity calculations. Results: Of 2482 participants, 1380 adults and 928 children had paired RT-PCR/BinaxNOW results and complete symptom data. 974/1380 (71%) adults and 829/928 (89%) children were asymptomatic. BinaxNOW had 96.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 90.0- 99.3) sensitivity and 100% (98.6-100.0) specificity in adults within 7 days of symptoms, and 84.6% (65.1-95.6) sensitivity and 100% (94.5-100.0) specificity in children within 7 days of symptoms. Sensitivity and specificity in asymptomatic adults were 70.2% (56.6-81.6) and 99.6% (98.9-99.9), respectively, and in asymptomatic children were 65.4% (55.6-74.4) and 99.0% (98.0-99.6), respectively. By cycle threshold (Ct) value cutoff, sensitivity in all subgroups combined (n=292 RT-PCR-positive individuals) was 99.3% with Ct ≤25, 95.8% with ≤30, and 81.2% with ≤35. Twelve false positive BinaxNOW results (out of 2308 tests) were observed; in all twelve, the test bands were faint but otherwise normal, and were noted by both readers. One invalid BinaxNOW result was identified. Inter-operator agreement (positive versus negative BinaxNOW result) was 100% (n = 2230/2230 double reads). Each operator was able to process 20 RDTs per hour. In a separate set of 30 specimens (from individuals with symptoms ≤7 days) run at temperatures below the manufacturer’s recommended range (46-58.5°F), sensitivity was 66.7% and specificity 95.2%. Conclusions: BinaxNOW had very high specificity in both adults and children and very high sensitivity in newly symptomatic adults. Overall, 95.8% sensitivity was observed with Ct ≤ 30. These data support public health recommendations for use of the BinaxNOW test in adults with symptoms for ≤7 days without RT-PCR confirmation. Excellent inter-operator agreement indicates that an individual can perform and read the BinaxNOW test alone. A skilled laboratorian can perform and read 20 tests per hour. Careful attention to temperature is critical.


2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
L. Velichko ◽  
◽  
V. Vit ◽  
A. Malecki ◽  
E. Dragomiretskaya ◽  
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