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Photo of blood samples in test tubes with blue caps in a clinical laboratory awaiting testing for Alzheimer's disease with VeraBIND™ Tau.

First Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer's-Related Tau Pathology

Veravas

VeraBIND™ Tau is a new noninvasive test that offers 96 percent sensitivity and 90 percent specificity, empowering earlier and more accessible Alzheimer's detection

Photo of blood test tubes stored in a tube rack on a laboratory bench awaiting next-generation sequencing for cancer research.

Integrated DNA Technologies Introduces New Hybridization Capture Solution to Accelerate Cancer Research

Integrated DNA Technologies

New xGen™ hybridization and wash offering is poised to revolutionize targeted next generation sequencing workflows

Photo of a young female cancer patient with long black hair in a health care setting shaking the hand of a healthcare provider conducting cancer screening.

2025’s Cancer Dilemma: Finding Tests That Diagnose Cancer at the Right Time

Arnon Chait, PhD, MBA

As the frequency of late-stage cancer diagnoses rises, more accurate and efficient screening methods are needed to address overspending and improve early detection outcomes

Strengthening HIV Testing and Surveillance from Bench to Bedside

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Resources offering guidance on HIV drug resistance, testing strategies, and surveillance

PROSTOXTM ultra is the first and only molecular diagnostic test to use biology and genetics to predict radiation toxicity

New Study Validates First and Only Molecular Diagnostic Test for Radiation Toxicity in Prostate Cancer

MiraDx

PROSTOX ultra is the first and only molecular diagnostic test to use biology and genetics to predict radiation toxicity

The Covaris truCOVER WGS PCR-free Library Prep Kit enhances the efficiency and quality of library preparation for whole genome sequencing of multiple sample types.

Emerging Technologies Guide: April 2025

Today's Clinical Lab

Recent new and emerging technologies in the field of laboratory medicine from the 2025 April Cancer & Precision Medicine issue of Today's Clinical Lab

The Missing Factor in Reliable Sequencing: Fragmentation Control

Today's Clinical Lab

Small changes in fragmentation lead to significant shifts in data quality. See the comparison

The FDA LDT rule would have imposed unnecessary burdens on laboratories, adding requirements beyond existing CLIA regulations.

Texas Court Strikes Down the FDA's Proposed Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Tests

Association for Molecular Pathology

The FDA LDT rule would have imposed unnecessary burdens on laboratories, adding requirements beyond existing CLIA regulations

Reducing Diagnostic Delays in the Clinical Lab

Today's Clinical Lab, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Workflow integration offers a path to faster results, fewer errors, and improved patient outcomes

Gloved scientist pipetting samples into a microplate, representing precision DNA fragmentation, sample preparation, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows

A Smoother Path From Sample To Sequencing

Annemarie Watson

With whole genome sequencing gaining traction in clinical labs, consistent sample prep is more important than ever

Digital representation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, showcasing colorful DNA sequencing reads and genomic analysis

Optimizing Speed and Accuracy of NGS Solutions for Oncology Research

Konstantin Fiedler

Advanced sequencing solutions make high-precision NGS more accessible for labs of all sizes

Photo of a person’s hands as they are comforted by another while they undergo a clinic visit for kidney transplant evaluation and testing.

‘Concierge’ Screening for Kidney Transplant Candidates Leads to Better Outcomes, Study Finds

University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

The new testing approach also resulted in greater revenue for the transplant center

Illustration of red blood cells traveling inside of an artery in the bloodstream, where DNA associated with Chagas disease parasite can be detected.

Researchers Test New, More Reliable Method to Detect Chagas Disease

The University of Texas at El Paso

The DNA-based method would aid in the detection of Chagas disease, which affects 6 million people worldwide

Simplifying Pipetting for Efficient and Reliable Diagnostic Testing

INTEGRA

Learn how to reduce errors, improve accuracy, and increase throughput in diagnostic workflows with electronic and automated pipetting solutions

Overcoming Variability and Enhancing Efficiency in HbA1c Testing

Tosoh Bioscience

Curated resources on how testing methods and hemoglobin variants impact HbA1c accuracy—and what labs can do to ensure reliable results

Illustration of a vast array of colorful DNA banding from ddPCR to visually represent the data produced by the new groundbreaking tool, Ultra-Rapid droplet digital PCR (UR-ddPCR).

New ‘Ultra-Rapid’ ddPCR Test Could Revolutionize Brain Cancer Surgery

Today's Clinical Lab

A new, ultra-fast genetic test developed by NYU Langone Health may enable surgeons to identify cancer cells in real-time during brain surgery, improving tumor removal accuracy