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Bringing Breast Cancer Biomarker Testing In-House

Published on October 12, 2026 | 10 min read
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Key takeaways

Hear how Dr. Elba Torres-Matundan and her team at Puerto Rico Pathology transformed their approach to breast cancer biomarker testing—from bringing testing in-house to navigating complex precision oncology workflows.

  • Bringing testing in-house reduces send-out delays and supports timely, reliable results.
  • Explore strategies to preserve tissue and effectively manage limited patient samples across complex workflows.
  • Learn how to build for resilience by discovering how the lab navigates operational, supply-chain, and environmental challenges.
Dr. Torres - Puerto Rico Pathology - Part 1
Part 1

Lab Transformation: Bringing Biomarker Testing In-House

Dr. Torres shares Puerto Rico Pathology's journey from send-out testing to an in-house model, including workforce training, validation, and documentation.
Dr. Torres - Puerto Rico Pathology - Part 2
Part 2

The Future of Pathology: The Pathologist's Evolving Role in Precision Medicine

Dr. Torres discusses personalized medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, operational challenges and emerging digital pathology tools.
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Part 1 Segments

Why Bring Testing In-House
Why Bring Testing In-House? (3:50)
Workforce Training Requirements
Workforce & Training Requirements for Expansion (4:32)
The In-House Validation Process
The In-House Validation Process (2:53)
Managing Tissue Stewardship
Managing Tissue Stewardship (3:08)
Staying Updated on Guidelines and Training
Staying Updated on Guidelines & Training (2:39)

Part 2 Segments

The Pathologist's Role in Precisoion Medicine
The Pathologist's Role in Precision Medicine (3:42)
Delivering Results to Oncologists
Delivering Results to Oncologists (2:00)
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration (1:53)
Impact of New testing on Lab Workflow
Impact of New Testing on Lab Workflow (7:39)
How the Diagnostic Industry Can Help
How the Diagnostic Industry Can Help (3:04)
How Digital Pathology is Transforming Practice
How Digital Pathology is Transforming Practice (3:08)
The Evolution of Patient Care
The Evolution of Patient Care (3:36)

Disclaimer: Outcomes are derived from specific engagements within Puerto Rico Pathology and are for illustrative purposes only. Not product claims.

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