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May/June 2024

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Working to advance pathology practices

Christina Wichmann

April 22, 2024

In the Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report: “We Have Much Work to Do” released earlier this year, forty-nine percent of physicians told Medscape they...

Analyzers

Product Focus - Analyzers

MLO Staff

April 22, 2024

Reliable, accurate chemistry testing The ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry System boasts a small footprint and no external water system, waste drain, or analyzer cooling unit. Process...

MDX

Next-generation sequencing in laboratory medicine

Rajasri Chandra, MS, MBA

April 22, 2024

Advancements in sequencing techniques and the emergence of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology have transformed laboratory medicine and clinical diagnosis. DNA sequencing...

Management

2024 lab management best practices trend back to the basics

Kara Nadeau

April 22, 2024

The results of the 2024 Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO) State of the Industry (SOI) Survey on Lab Management Best Practices reveal how many lab professionals are turning to ...

Diagnostics

Understanding current and future uses of anti-Müllerian hormone in both clinical practice and research

JoDell E. Wilson, PhD

April 22, 2024

As a woman ages, the consistency of ovulation and/or availability of viable oocytes (eggs) decreases, leading to difficulty in becoming pregnant. The current trend of women choosing...

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STIs/STDs

Molecular point-of-care testing offers hope to quell the STI epidemic

Allison McMullen, PhD D (ABMM)

April 22, 2024

When expressing the breadth of the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a colleague of mine often shares the stark perspective, “If you’re having sex, you...

Automation

Dark Labs: Illuminating the future of fully automated diagnostic laboratories

Mike Heydlauf

April 22, 2024

In recent years, advancements in technology and workflow automation have been revolutionizing the landscape of medical diagnostics, giving rise to the concept of "Dark Labs." ...

Regulatory

Dear API Abby

Danielle Casey, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM

April 22, 2024

It’s back! Dear API Abby is here to answer a series of commonly asked questions about laboratory quality. This time, the American Proficiency Institute (API) is offering...

Diabetes

Navigating the new normal for A1c analysis: Interpreting recently released clinical guidelines in the lab

Matthew C. Wagner PhD

April 22, 2024

To take the test online go HERE. For more information, visit the Continuing Education tab. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to: 1. ...

Management

Lab best practices

Christina Wichmann

April 22, 2024

In this issue of Medical Laboratory Observer, we are sharing the results of our State of the Industry survey on Lab Management Best Practices. The survey results provide insights...