Welcome to Lab Week 2026
A Week of Celebrating the Lab
We look forward to connecting with you during Lab Week this year and every year as we applaud your commitment to patient care and offer you some great webinar sessions (and P.A.C.E credit opportunities).
Lab Week 2026 Schedule
We're kicking off Lab Week on April 20th with educational webinars that will review the growing body of evidence that shows how the choices made by laboratories can improve diagnostic results and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Find a time and topic that works best for you and register for individual webinars below.
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Monday, April 20 |
Precision in Practice: Advancing Molecular Allergy Diagnostics in the Clinical Lab
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Tuesday, April 21 |
Navigating the Complexities of Rheumatic Disease: Bringing Clarity to Overlapping Symptoms |
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Wednesday, April 22 |
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Thursday, April 23 |
Beyond the Biopsy: Streamlining Celiac Disease Diagnosis in the Modern Lab |
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Friday, April 24 |
Ask the Experts Live Q&A: Navigating the Future of Immunology Diagnostics
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Monday, April 20
Precision in Practice: Advancing Molecular Allergy Diagnostics in the Clinical Lab
Presented by Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, and Misty Phillips, MLS(ASCP)cmMBcm
Component-resolved testing has reshaped how laboratories approach allergy diagnostics. In this webinar, our experts will illustrate how molecular allergology—especially when applied to tree nuts— helps improve the accuracy of diagnosis, can minimize unnecessary food avoidance, and enhances collaboration between labs and clinicians. Earn P.A.C.E. credits and learn how gold standard in-vitro allergy assays transform raw IgE data into meaningful insights, guiding personalized allergy management and ensuring every test result supports better patient outcomes.
Tuesday, April 21
Navigating the Complexities of Rheumatic Disease: Bringing Clarity to Overlapping Symptoms
Presented by Derrick Varner, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, RDMS
Rheumatic diseases often blur diagnostic lines, presenting with joint pain, fatigue, and inflammation that can mimic numerous conditions. In this webinar, our experts will explore how comprehensive rheumatic disease testing panels can untangle symptom overlap, aid in disease differentiation, and support faster, more confident referrals. By the end of this session, you’ll earn P.A.C.E. credits and understand how strategic serologic testing helps uncover autoimmune patterns early and strengthens collaboration between the lab and the clinician.
Wednesday, April 22
Decoding Vasculitis: The Science Behind ANCA Detection
Presented by Mercè Tena Campos, PhD
Vasculitis diagnostics can be a puzzle—but the right tools make all the difference. This session walks through the immunopathology of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) and how optimized serologic testing supports early and accurate diagnosis. In this webinar, you'll earn P.A.C.E. credits while our experts explore the significance of ANCA targets PR3 and MPO, compare testing methodologies including IFA and ELISA immunoassays, and discuss how assay precision strengthens clinical confidence and reporting accuracy across the lab.
Thursday, April 23
Beyond the Biopsy: Streamlining Celiac Disease Diagnosis in the Modern Lab
Presented by Tara Bruner, MHS, PA-C, DFAAPA, and Misty Phillips, MLS(ASCP)cmMB cm
As no-biopsy diagnostic criteria gain wider acceptance, laboratory testing accuracy has become more vital than ever. This webinar highlights how serologic testing delivers high specificity and positive predictive value—enabling clinicians to confidently diagnose celiac disease without biopsy in some cases. You’ll earn P.A.C.E. credits while learning how to interpret elevated tTG-IgA results, correlate findings with total IgA and DGP levels, and ensure your lab is equipped to support both traditional and biopsy-free diagnostic workflows.
Friday, April 25
Ask the Experts Live Q&A: Navigating the Future of Immunology Diagnostics
Moderated by ImmunoCAST hosts Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C and Luke Lemons with special guests André Valcour, PhD, MBA, DABCC | Labcorp, Zachary Rubin, MD, and Crista Prates, APRN.
Join us for an exclusive live Immunocast recording! Podcast hosts Gary Falcetano and Luke Lemons will facilitate a live Lab Week Q&A with a panel of immunology experts as they take your questions on the latest advances in immunology diagnostics. This interactive session will feature crowd-sourced questions from the lab community, exploring topics like molecular allergology, autoimmune serology, and component-resolved testing innovations. In this discussion, our experts will share insights on optimizing laboratory workflows, interpreting complex results, and translating data into clinical impact. By the end of this Q&A, you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge, practical tips, and a deeper understanding of how cutting-edge immunology diagnostics are shaping patient care.
Note that this webinar is not eligible for P.A.C.E. credits.
Lab Week On-Demand
Looking for P.A.C.E. credits and education now? Check out our on-demand Lab Week webinars:
Looking for more? Check out our complete on-demand library of webinars below.
