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The work adds to the body of evidence that short-chain PFAS can accumulate in the human body.

High Levels of Short-Chain PFAS Found in Wilmington Residents’ Blood

North Carolina State University

Ultrashort-chain PFAS have been little studied in humans, once dismissed as non-bioaccumulative and undetectable in blood

Scientist examining a blood sample in a laboratory focused on sample management processes

Transforming Sample Management to Advance Better Science

Sapio Sciences

How modern labs are improving efficiency, ensuring traceability, and strengthening trust in their data

Currently, LDTs can be created and implemented in a matter of weeks or months.

Why Clinical Labs Must Still Lead on Laboratory-Developed Test Quality

Shawn Hood

Oversight of the laboratory testing field must balance safety with speed and innovation

f every instrument, workflow, and dataset in your lab is an individual musician, you need a conductor to bring them together in harmony.

Smarter Clinical Labs: Using Business Intelligence to Drive Quality, Speed, and Compliance

Dan Petkanas

Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely results depends on more than just the data you collect

Rethinking Your Sample Management System

Sapio Sciences

Evaluate your sample management system and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and audit readiness

It’s impossible to foresee every government or regulatory body change regarding LDTs, so it is best to boost documentation, quality, and consistency where possible now.

FDA LDT Rule Reversal Signals Return to Innovation, Flexibility, and Established Regulation

Greer Massey, PhD

The innovative capabilities of LDTs should endure as long as the field remains data-driven, standards-compliant, and committed to continuous quality improvement

The BioMakerSpace is already active, offering hands-on experiences through classes, workshops, and open lab hours.

First Community BioMakerSpace in Frederick County Opens to Expand Access to Biotechnology and Citizen Science

Community Enrichment Laboratory for Learning Sciences (CELLS)

A new partnership between CELLS and FITCI creates a hands-on lab space for education, collaboration, and life sciences innovation beyond traditional institutions

Stronger laboratories mean stronger health systems.

'Improving Health Around the World, One Lab at a Time': Advancing Health Equity Through Pathology Education

Gail H. Vance, MD, FCAP

The CAP Foundation is expanding access to quality pathology education and training through global outreach and grant support

Voters have high levels of confidence in cancer researchers and the National Cancer Institute to act in the best interests of the public.

New Survey Finds Overwhelming Public Support for Federal Funding for Medical and Cancer Research

American Association for Cancer Research

Some 89 percent of voters support the federal government using taxpayer dollars to fund medical research

The new RESULTS Act would reform PAMA by dramatically improving the data used to set CLFS rates.

ACLA Applauds Introduction of RESULTS Act to Safeguard Seniors’ Access to Critical Diagnostic Tests

Today's Clinical Lab

Association relaunches ‘Stop Lab Cuts’ campaign to push for long-term Medicare payment reform

'Reemerging Threats, Reimagined Strategies'

Miriam Bergeret, MSc

The Today's Clinical Lab 2025 Pathogen Detection & Infectious Disease print issue features smarter diagnostics, reemerging threats, and lab-driven strategies for tackling sepsis, measles, and C. difficile infections

While this decision validates CLIA’s role, the history of this debate begs some practical considerations to inform both immediate decisions and long-term strategies.

Leveraging Regulatory Clarity in LDTs to Drive Laboratory Innovation

Jamie Platt, PhD

What steps should your lab take in response to shifting LDT oversight?

Reimagining Immunoassay Testing: The Case for Dry Reagent Systems

Today's Clinical Lab, Tosoh Bioscience

Explore how dry reagent immunoassays can reduce waste, simplify workflows, and support high-throughput lab efficiency without compromising accuracy

This “One Health” concept is driving cross-disciplinary efforts to address health challenges in humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems as a whole.

One Health in the Lab: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Michael Schubert, PhD

One Health expert Oladele Ogunseitan explains how human, animal, and environmental health are linked, and what clinical labs can do to drive advances in all three

This year at ADLM, IVD manufacturers and software vendors expressed interest in fighting AMR with medical labs by raising more awareness with consumers about the risks involved.

Vendors and Clinicians Promote Fighting AMR Through Greater Public Awareness

Scott Wallask, BA

Once again, clinical labs are at the forefront of a public health battle, this time against antimicrobial resistance

FDA Clears First TAGS-Powered Respiratory Panel for Simultaneous Detection of SARS-CoV-2, Flu, and RSV

Roche

Cleared for use on Roche’s cobas® systems, the new PCR test supports syndromic respiratory diagnostics with customizable panels and digital reflex capability

Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) methods frequently result in overdiagnosis, leading to unwarranted treatments and possible penalties for healthcare providers.

Improving C. difficile Diagnosis: Why Two-Step Algorithm Testing Makes a Difference

Jimmy Lowery, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SBB

The two-step algorithm for C. diff improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces unnecessary treatments, supports antimicrobial stewardship, and helps avoid overdiagnosis-related penalties

These prestigious awards recognize the top-performing clinical laboratory equipment manufacturers based on real-world user satisfaction and system performance.

Top Lab Equipment Manufacturers Recognized at ADLM 2025

Today's Clinical Lab

Roche, bioMérieux, and QuidelOrtho earn top honors in chemistry, immunoassay, and integrated systems through IMV’s ServiceTrak™ Awards

“The ADLM 2025 program spotlights the sweeping scope of laboratory medicine in solving the most pressing problems of our time,” said ADLM CEO Mark J. Golden.

ADLM 2025 to Address Medical Misinformation, Health Risks Posed by Plastics, AI Integration into Care, Precision Medicine, and More

Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine

This year’s meeting, in partnership with CSCC, explores clinical AI, medical misinformation, plastics in health, and advances in genomics and microbiome medicine

Roche Diagnostics Showcases AI, Digital Tools, and Clinical Innovation at ADLM 2025

Roche

At the ADLM 2025, Roche highlights advances in diagnostics, including digital health solutions, mass spectrometry, and expanded access to testing across care settings