Now you can either (1) print the CE Test and mail it with your payment to NIU, or (2) simply click on the URL to NIU to take the test and pay online.
MLO and Northern Illinois University (NIU) co-sponsor at least 12 CEUs yearly. The CE cover articles and accompanying CE tests remain online until the indicated deadline has passed. Completed test and $20 fees go directly to NIU, and scores of 70% and higher qualify for indicated contact hour(s) of P.A.C.E. credit(s). Allow six weeks to receive P.A.C.E. certificate(s).
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December 2023
Article: For bloodstream infection testing, don’t forget the fungal pathogens
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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November 2023
Article: The absence of a safety culture; What contributes to laboratory incidents?
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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October 2023
Article: Platelet indices – Underappreciated diagnostic/prognostic tool
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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September 2023
Article: Respiratory illnesses: A growing opportunity for stewardship
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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August 2023
Article: Applying laboratory quality principles to real world point-of-care testing systems
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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July 2023
Article: Testing for inflammation
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Contact hours: 1.0
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June 2023
Article: Carbapenem resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: An ongoing challenge for clinical laboratories
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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May 2023
Article: Laboratory quality – a comprehensive look
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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April 2023
Article: Can medical laboratories give humanity the edge over tuberculosis?
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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March 2023
Article: Syphilis testing: Reverse to move forward
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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February 2023
Article: Diagnosing upper and lower respiratory tract infections
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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January 2023
Article: The challenge of antimicrobial resistance for the clinical laboratory: The role of the antibiogram
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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December 2022
Article: Cytomegalovirus infection: When and why to detect antibodies
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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November 2022
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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October 2022
Article: Rapid diagnostics improve care for bloodstream infections
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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September 2022
Article: Getting ready for flu season—expert guidance
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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August 2022
Article: Connectivity and data management are vital for point-of-care testing
Deadline: February 28, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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July 2022
Article: The prospective use of cytokine markers for inflammatory bowel disease evaluation
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Contact hours: 1.0
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June 2022
Article: SARS-CoV-2 sequencing for public health impact
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Contact hours: 1.0
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May 2022
Article: The rise of molecular diagnostics for common maternal and fetal tests
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Contact hours: 1.0
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April 2022
Article: Molecular genetic testing for autoimmune diseases
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Contact Hours: 1.0
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