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Zika Virus Testing in Pregnant Women: New CDC Recommendations

October 2, 2017

We have previously blogged about testing for Zika virus in pregnant women here and here. But testing recommendations continue to evolve. As a result of increasing knowledge about the Zi...

Dr. Daly Discusses…Tuberculosis

John Daly, MD

July 21, 2017

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Listen to Dr. John Daly, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for COLA to discuss multi and extensive drug-resistant tuberculosis and the role of laboratories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0fxLq2dYlE...

Improving Error Reporting in Healthcare

Brandy Gunsolus

July 11, 2017

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Brandy Gunsolus has witnessed diagnostic errors as a patient as well as a professional. A decade ago, she started experiencing headaches, a rash – and repeated miscarriages. She went to different specialists...

Reformation of the Payment and Care Delivery Environment to Improve the Diagnostic Process

Lezlee Koch, MT(ASCP)

June 19, 2017

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Setting the stage: 1 in 10 diagnoses are incorrect.1 Diagnostic error accounts for 40,000-80,000 US deaths annually – somewhere between breast cancer and diabetes.1 Chances are we will all experience...

Dr. Daly Discusses… Hand Hygiene

John Daly, MD

June 15, 2017

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Listen to Dr. John Daly, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for COLA to discuss laboratory procedures for hand hygiene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHT1aFqbK1M...

The ABCs of Hepatitis

Jen MacCormack MLS (ASCP) CM

May 23, 2017

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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and the CDC is hoping to bring attention to the importance of medical screening for the most common forms of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A (HAV), which is g...

Dr. Daly Discusses… Patient And Specimen Misidentification

John Daly, MD

May 10, 2017

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Dr. Daly Discussess Patient And Specimen Misidentification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BO0lFTyKOo...

Personalized Medicine: Understanding and Managing Metabolic Syndrome Through Molecular Diagnostics

Irwin Rothenberg MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)

May 9, 2017

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Introduction Metabolic syndrome is one of the world’s fastest growing health problems. It is a major risk factor for both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) including heart attack and stroke. ...

Stewards Working to Save Antibiotics: Pharmacy & The Medical Laboratory

Rodney Rohde Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

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The article below was written by Rodney E. Rohde. Ph.D, and Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D. for InfectionControl.tips and has been re-published here with permission. Abstract Approximately 1 in ...

Decision Points for Adding New Tests / Planning New Instrumentation

Irwin Rothenberg MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)

April 27, 2017

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Introduction Whether planning a new, start-up laboratory operation, or performing an analysis of current testing, (including input for decisions on whether or not to purchase new or replacement instruments),...

I’m retired now,but working in the lab was a most rewarding occupation. I worked as a technologist for over fourth...

Walter HearinFlorida

2019-10-07T21:10:40-04:00

Walter HearinFlorida

I’m retired now,but working in the lab was a most rewarding occupation. I worked as a technologist for over fourth years and I wouldn’t change a thing I experienced in that time.

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Yes testing is life saving. I’ve had 2 bad infections, losing a shoulder joint and left leg above the knee....

SHIRLEY GILONSKEIllinois

2019-10-07T21:41:38-04:00

SHIRLEY GILONSKEIllinois

Yes testing is life saving. I’ve had 2 bad infections, losing a shoulder joint and left leg above the knee. Lab tests saved my life, helped doctors to know what they needed to treat for. Thankful for all LAB workers.

http://www.labtestingmatters.org/testimonials/thankful-for-all-lab-workers/

So so many reasons…. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives #lab4life #WeSaveLivesEveryday

Dr. Rodney E. RohdeTexas

2019-10-07T21:48:28-04:00

Dr. Rodney E. RohdeTexas

So so many reasons…. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives #lab4life #WeSaveLivesEveryday

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The dynamic of lab science is always changing and if you want to stay on top of the profession you...

Jennifer McclainBoston, MA

2019-10-07T21:32:57-04:00

Jennifer McclainBoston, MA

The dynamic of lab science is always changing and if you want to stay on top of the profession you must keep abreast of those changes.

http://www.labtestingmatters.org/testimonials/dynamic-of-lab-science/

Because Time matters, Getting the correct result to the MD will help give the correct dosage of medication. The MD...

Linda BlanchardVirginia

2019-10-07T21:42:02-04:00

Linda BlanchardVirginia

Because Time matters, Getting the correct result to the MD will help give the correct dosage of medication. The MD need to know how we obtain results.

http://www.labtestingmatters.org/testimonials/because-time-matters/

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