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Cover Story/CE
An overview of current practice in hepatitis C testing
Viral hepatitis is a major public-health problem. Diagnosing acute hepatitis C infection can be difficult, because more than 70% of patients do not have associated symptoms. <more>
By Shu-Ling Liang, PhD

LabsAreVital
Facebook initiative motivates students to consider lab careers
The Labs Are Vital Facebook page connects career-minded high-school and college students with CLS students and recent grads to learn about the profession. <more>

Clinical Issues
Polish up on past pestilence and present pathogens
Diphtheria, cholera, and TB struck fear into citizens of 18th- and 19th-century America. Re-emerging pathogens are creating serious threats in today's world. <more>
By Cynthia B. Schofield, MT(CAMT), MPH

Lab Management
Is your back-up power infrastructure ready?
Power protection is critical for laboratories since power interruption or power pollution can disrupt many types of equipment. Find out how to protect your lab. <more>
By Michael Stout

PLUS
The Lab Guy and The Safety Lady on disaster preparedness
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Executive Snapshot
Robin Martin nurses MST to success
The road has not been easy, says this nurse-turned-entrepreneur, but MST has stayed on course to revolutionize the syringe industry. <more>
By Gary Dixon, Associate Editor

Special Feature
OSHA inspections: Avoid the big guns
Use these 10 tips to build a culture of safety. <more>

By Sheila Dunn, DA, MT(ASCP)

Education
Tune-up for trainers: Help employees stay on top of their game
ROI from effective training can be measured in reduced employee turnover, improved safety and QC, better products and service, and increased customer satisfaction. <more>
By Don Keller

Carren Bersch From the Editor
Workin' at the bloomin' bench

Letters to the Editor

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Global diseases
Infectious diseases
Biothreat
News
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Tips from the Clinical Experts
Answering your questions
Liability and the Lab
Standard of care vs. state-of-the-art technology
Management Q&A
Addressing management issues
Washington Report
 CMS reduces pay for HAC


 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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