Lab equipment and notes illustrating CLIA regulations

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Nora Hess: ‘CLIA Regulations Were Written for an Earlier Time’

Long-time expert discusses the current regulatory environment for clinical labs

byScott Wallask, BA andNora Hess, MBA, MT(ASCP)

Technician performing syndromic PCR testing in laboratory

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Global Study of 1 Million Cases Targets New Evidence for Infectious Disease Testing Standards

Laboratory testing for Ebola outbreak detection and diagnosis

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Ebola Outbreaks: The Critical Role of Diagnostics, Laboratory Readiness, and Global Preparedness

A rapid urine test using paper spray mass spectrometry could one day help clinical laboratories more accurately distinguish prostate cancer from benign prostate conditions.

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Rapid Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Shows Promise for More Accurate Diagnosis

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Mayo Clinic Study Highlights the Value of Genetic Testing in Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Huntington’s Researcher Chose Not to Take the Genetic Test She Helped Create

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Beyond Surgery: New Tests Could Change How Endometriosis Is Diagnosed

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Men More Likely Than Women to Receive Later-Stage Cancer Diagnoses, Study Finds

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Emerging Diagnostic Modalities & Innovation

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AI helped uncover previously missed rare disease diagnoses in unsolved pediatric cases.

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AI Identifies New Rare Disease Diagnoses in Previously Unsolved Pediatric Cases

Boston Children's Hospital study highlights how AI could help laboratories and genetic specialists uncover missed diagnoses through genome reanalysis

byJanette Wider

Digital pathology workflows in clinical labs

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AI, Automation, and Molecular Testing Reshape Clinical Lab Workflows

Preparing blood samples related to sickle cell disease treatment

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FDA Expands Casgevy Gene Therapy to Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease and β Thalassemia

Emerging therapies highlighted at ELRIG Drug Discovery USA may drive future demand for companion diagnostics and specialized laboratory testing.

|2 min read

At ELRIG Drug Discovery USA Event, Talk of Novel Therapies Leads to Clinical Lab Considerations

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Industry Policy & Workforce

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Laboratory scientists analyzing results for gender-diverse patients

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ADLM Issues First US Laboratory Guidance for Gender-Diverse Patient Care

New ADLM guidance outlines how laboratories can better interpret results for gender-diverse patients and improve EHR practices in gender-affirming care

byMiriam Bergeret, MSc

Scientist working in a laboratory on recombinant antibodies

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Streamlining the Journey from RUO to IVD Assay with Recombinant Antibody Reagents

Abbott and ALZpath are partnering to advance blood-based Alzheimer's testing, expanding access to pTau217 biomarker assays for clinical laboratories.

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Abbott, ALZpath Expand Push Toward Routine Blood-Based Alzheimer's Testing

Laboratory professional holding a culture plate for TMVII testing

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Emerging TMVII Fungal Infection Underscores Need for Laboratory and Diagnostic Vigilance

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A new forecast predicts continued growth in clinical laboratory services through 2030, driven by rising demand for diagnostic testing and chronic disease management.

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Clinical Laboratory Services Market Forecast Signals Continued Growth for Laboratories Through 2030

Growing demand for testing, chronic disease management, and preventive care is expected to drive continued expansion of laboratory services worldwide

byJanette Wider

Digital laptops displaying AI for clinical laboratories

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Why Faster Tools Aren’t Creating Faster Clinical Labs

AI applications in pathology increasingly depend on foundation models and deep learning systems capable of extracting diagnostic signals from whole-slide images.

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Open-Source Platforms Gain Momentum in Digital Pathology Infrastructure

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Strengthening Clinical Laboratory Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Tensions

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Bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease related to community-acquired pneumonia diagnosis.

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Beyond the Rapid Test: Automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detection of Legionella and Streptococcus pneumoniae

As pneumonia diagnostics evolve, the focus is shifting toward faster, more accurate, and actionable testing

byAndrew McGlinchey andJasmin Swan

Modern laboratory setup with advanced equipment for operational readiness assessment

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Operational Readiness: The Key to Successful Change in Clinical Labs

Energy-efficient freezers used for sustainability in clinical labs.

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The Next Step in Laboratory Sustainability Starts with Refrigerants

Digital results of a commercial diagnostic lab test with a microscope and beaker.

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The Overlooked Operations Challenge in Diagnostics Commercialization

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Close-up of mold spores highlighting mycotoxin risks.

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When Standard Testing Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Mycotoxin Detection and Diagnosis

In this expert Q&A, Racheal Onah, ND, MRN, discusses mycotoxin testing, diagnostic challenges, and clinical insights on mold-related illness

byMiriam Bergeret, MSc

Diverse individuals representing cancer disparities research

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AACR Report Highlights Progress on Cancer Disparities While Calling for Expanded Access to Screening, Testing, and Clinical Trials

CAP updated several cancer reporting protocols, including major breast cancer revisions, with changes that may affect pathology reporting and accreditation requirements.

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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols with Major Breast Cancer Reporting Changes

Colorectal cancer awareness ribbon on blue background

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Labcorp Launches First FDA-Approved RNA-Based At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Nationwide

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New CAP guidance encourages structured case reviews in pathology laboratories to reduce diagnostic errors, improve consistency, and support better patient outcomes.

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CAP Updates Guideline to Reduce Diagnostic Errors Through Structured Case Reviews

New evidence-based recommendations encourage pathology laboratories to formalize review processes aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care

byJanette Wider

Blood samples in test tubes for glycated albumin testing in the clinical lab.

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Huntington’s Researcher Chose Not to Take the Genetic Test She Helped Create

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AI Identifies New Rare Disease Diagnoses in Previously Unsolved Pediatric Cases

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FDA Expands Casgevy Gene Therapy to Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease and β Thalassemia

At ELRIG Drug Discovery USA Event, Talk of Novel Therapies Leads to Clinical Lab Considerations

Industry Policy & Workforce

ADLM Issues First US Laboratory Guidance for Gender-Diverse Patient Care

Streamlining the Journey from RUO to IVD Assay with Recombinant Antibody Reagents

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Beyond the Rapid Test: Automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detection of Legionella and Streptococcus pneumoniae

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AACR Report Highlights Progress on Cancer Disparities While Calling for Expanded Access to Screening, Testing, and Clinical Trials

CAP Updates Cancer Protocols with Major Breast Cancer Reporting Changes

Labcorp Launches First FDA-Approved RNA-Based At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Nationwide

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CAP Updates Guideline to Reduce Diagnostic Errors Through Structured Case Reviews

Researchers Flag Standardization Gaps in Glycated Albumin Testing Methods

AI-Generated Fake References Increasing Across Biomedical Literature, Study Finds

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