What are cardiac biomarkers and why do we use them? In the clinical laboratory, evaluating sudden onset chest pain and shortness of breath includes analyzingView More
Antibiotic Stewardship and The Importance of Standardization in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
In the highly regulated world of healthcare, it seems as if the laboratory and hospital are in a constant state of inspection preparedness. At anyView More
Hemostasis – Part 2 – Fibrinolysis and Fibrinolytic Therapy
Laboratory Regulation: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments
Modern labs began in the 1900’s. As technology advanced and patients demanded easier access to care, regulations were created to ensure accurate and cost-effective lab results.
Hemostasis – Part 1 – Primary and Secondary Hemostasis
Hemostasis is the process that occurs to stop bleeding at the site of an injury. For most people, this may seem like a simple process;View More
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
Novel Virus, Old Therapy COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is caused by a virus nonexistent prior to 2019, SARS-CoV-2. This means people’s immune systems, which produceView More
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
Have you ever had an “a-ha moment” when an event happens and your memory is immediately triggered to something you were taught many years prior?View More
Laboratory Test Method Validation & Verification
We’ve heard considerable discussion regarding the delay in availability of Covid-19 testing in the United States. The laboratory test method validation and verification process isView More
Phlebotomists: The Front Line of the Clinical Laboratory
Approximately 70% of medical decisions are based on clinical laboratory results on all types of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.). Phlebotomists collect blood samplesView More
COVID-19 Pandemic Helps Advocate the Clinical Laboratory Professions
Until now, I have not broached the topic of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on any of my blog posts. Why? The short answer is this – thereView More