Introduction As a CLS/MLS, have you ever received a call from a doctor asking which test to order? You, as the technologist or supervisor, proceedView More
Performing Dilutions for Laboratory Analysis
Introduction A particular laboratory calculation that confuses us when we’ve not done it for a while is dilution. Accurate dilutions are essential to accurate medical laboratoryView More
C. diff. Infection (Clostridioides difficile)
Current and Future Challenges of the Clinical Laboratory Workforce
We posted a blog back in May 2020 entitled Covid-19 Pandemic Helps Advocate Clinical Laboratory Professions. While the pandemic increased visibility, it also caused disruptionView More
Sickle Cell Anemia
Introduction Sickle cell anemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States affecting an estimated 100,000 people. The disease can cause aView More
Understanding the BCR-ABL Translocation: The Philadelphia Chromosome
If you’ve taken a Hematology class, the term “BCR-ABL” is probably followed up quickly in your head by thoughts of the Philadelphia chromosome and ChronicView More
Agglutination and Blood Groups
Introduction From the beginning, Blood Bank testing has been based on the observation of cells clumping together in the presence of serum, plasma, or reagents. ThisView More
Oh, How the Times are Changing – Automation in the Clinical Microbiology Lab
Clinical microbiology labs have always been the least automated department in the clinical laboratory. However, the times are changing. Automation is beginning to enter clinical microbiology labs. This blog takes a look at the past, present, and future of automation in the clinical microbiology laboratory.
One Title to Unify Them All – Medical Laboratory Scientist
What do you think of when you wonder where your blood specimen goes after “the lab” collects it? Is it a magic box where theView More
ABO Discrepancies – When Blood Typing Doesn’t Match
When you first learn about blood types, it seems pretty easy. There are 4 types: O, A, B, and AB. But once you’ve learned that, youView More