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IFCC C-MDO Survey on Molecular Diagnostics Based on Circulating Biomarkers in Oncology

The IFCC Committee on Molecular Diagnostics (C-MDO) is conducting this survey to assess the current implementation of molecular diagnostics based on circulating biomarkers (e.g., cell-free nucleic acids, circulating tumor cells, and extracellular vesicles) in diagnostic laboratories worldwide. The results of the survey will help identify current practices, unmet needs, and opportunities for harmonization and standardization, and will support future IFCC C-MDO recommendations and educational activities. One response per laboratory is preferred. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
1.Please specify the country in which the laboratory is located and the name of your institution or hospital.(Required.)
2.What is the level of your laboratory in terms of technical capability and qualifications?(Required.)
3.Is your molecular diagnostic laboratory accredited to ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA or other official certification? (single or multiple choices)(Required.)
4.How does your laboratory carry out testing of molecular diagnostics in oncology?(Required.)
5.Please select the number of weekly clinical samples for the testing of molecular diagnostics in oncology.(Required.)
6.What kind of target is mainly used for molecular diagnostics in oncology in your laboratory? (single or multiple choices)(Required.)
7.What type of cancer is mainly focused on in your laboratory? (single or multiple choices)(Required.)
8.Please indicate the clinical purpose of molecular diagnostics in oncology in your laboratory (single or multiple choices).(Required.)
9.Please indicate the research purpose of molecular diagnostics in oncology in your laboratory (single or multiple choices).(Required.)
10.What type of specimen is generally used in your laboratory for the testing of molecular diagnostics in oncology? (single or multiple choices)(Required.)
11.What amount of specimen do you routinely employ for the testing of molecular diagnostics in oncology? (single or multiple choices)(Required.)
12.What type of collection tubes used for sample collection in your laboratory?(single or multiple choices)(Required.)
13.How do you store the specimen prior to analysis?(Required.)
14.Which method is mostly used for ctDNA extraction in your laboratory?(Required.)
15.Did your laboratory perform CTC testing?(Required.)