In the May 2015 issue of MLO [2015;47(5):14] we reviewed the evolution of prenatal genetic screening. The closing line of that article stated that “…rapid technological progress...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) continues to be a hot topic to laboratory scientists, to clinical practitioners, and to the general public. The relationship between HPV and cervical...
In this month’s column, we are going to continue with our “Back to Basics” theme by reviewing what underlies a common molecular diagnostics (MDx) laboratory method, microarray...
With technological advancements in automated hematology analyzers, why do we continue to look at blood smears through a microscope? A thorough review of the blood smear in conjunction...
Ongoing pressure to reduce healthcare costs, combined with a shortage of qualified histotechnicians, is driving testing labs to increase slide staining throughput and efficiency...
By the time the FDA convened a Public Workshop on Clinical Flow Cytometry in Hematologic Malignancies1 in February 2013, flow cytometry was already a well-established means of...
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) provides a network of comprehensive healthcare services for the Island of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which include acute care facilities...
The names of infectious diseases that threaten the health of people worldwide have become part of the common vocabulary: Zika, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus...
The emergence of untreatable Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections has caused great concern.1-4 Untreated or inadequately treated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection is associated with...
Data breaches in the United States healthcare industry cost $6.2 billion each year. Over the past two years, roughly 90 percent of hospitals have reported a security breach.1 ...
Medicare payments for clinical laboratory services have long been a target for cost savings. The Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) was introduced in 1984 and was...
Influenza by the numbers5 to 20 is the percentage of the U.S. population that gets the flu each year.2 to 7 is the number of days influenza symptoms last.$10.4 billion is the ...
As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and as a journalist for, well, more than a few years, I used to joke with friends that I had an article “How the Cubs finally won the World Series...
Joseph Leonelli, PhD Vice President of ATCC Microbiology and Government Solutions, American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)Professional: I joined ATCC in June 2015 as the Vice ...
High-volume hematology analyzerThe Siemens Healthineers ADVIA 2120i System with Autoslide high-volume hematology analyzer streamlines workflow by eliminating the majority of manual...
