Laboratory Science & Testing
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AACR Report Highlights Progress on Cancer Disparities While Calling for Expanded Access to Screening, Testing, and Clinical Trials
The 2026 report documents encouraging progress while identifying persistent inequities in cancer screening, diagnostics, genetic testing, and clinical trial participation
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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols with Major Breast Cancer Reporting Changes
Revisions align pathology reporting with new WHO classifications and may affect accreditation requirements for some laboratories
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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
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Labcorp Launches First FDA-Approved RNA-Based At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Nationwide
ColoSense expands access to at-home colorectal cancer screening designed to improve early detection and increase screening completion rates
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Multiple States as US Outbreaks Expand
New measles outbreaks are contributing to a growing national resurgence of the highly contagious disease, raising concerns among public health officials as case counts continue to climb
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Labcorp Will Offer its Full Test Menu Through Epic’s EHR
Collaboration between two major players could influence laboratory connectivity standards far beyond their shared customer base
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Blood-Based Biomarkers Are Transforming the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Real-world validation continues to reinforce the utility of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease for earlier and more accurate diagnosis
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FDA Clears Roche Test to Identify PTEN Loss in Prostate Cancer, Expanding Access to Targeted Therapy
Roche’s VENTANA PTEN (SP218) IHC companion diagnostic detects PTEN-deficient tumors in prostate adenocarcinoma, helping guide eligibility for TRUQAP (capivasertib) combination treatment in metastatic disease
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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
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House Appropriators Propose $5 Million for CDC Pediatric Reference Interval Initiative
The FY2027 spending bill would help advance the development of more reliable pediatric reference intervals for clinical testing
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Pathology Ranks Among Lowest-Burnout Specialties in AMA Survey
New data show pathologists reported substantially lower burnout rates than the national physician average, even as well-being improved overall across US health systems
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