Why do labs need to embrace automation, and what should they consider before implementing it? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages already posed significant challenges...

This is the story of my life as a lab tech, from a boy leaving the farm, to working in a clinical laboratory. I was born in 1933, so I am now 91 years old. I still remember going...

More quality assurance measures enacted, greater concerns over LDT access, fewer supply chain issues reported among medical laboratory professionals

Could a streamlined diagnostic algorithm for respiratory testing help you improve your workflow and do more for your patients? It did for Vanderbilt Health.

MLO’s annual LIS Buyer’s Guide showcases different LIS products from a variety of vendors. This year, MLO decided to expand its annual LIS guide and add lab data products from...

Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory reaction mainly caused by pathogen infection, which is often characterized by high fever, leukocytosis, and headache.1 Sepsis can lead to multiple...

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On December 28, 2024, a number of new and revised CLIA regulations go into effect, including new definitions and updates to numerous personnel requirements. These revised regulations...

Streamlining workflows for autoimmune testing is becoming increasingly essential within the broader landscape of medical diagnostics. Diagnosing autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid...