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  • May/June 2024

    • May/June 2024

    Careers

    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 feel burned out...
    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...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    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’re at risk...
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    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." ...
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    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 its technical...
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    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...