Clinical Chemistry
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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
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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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Former CDC Directors Warn Proposed PEPFAR Changes Could Disrupt Global HIV Testing Infrastructure
Laboratory leaders may want to monitor developments closely as concerns grow over a State Department proposal that could significantly reduce CDC's role in the global HIV response
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Researchers Flag Standardization Gaps in Glycated Albumin Testing Methods
Comparing enzymatic, proteomics, and reference methods reveals differences that could affect how the biomarker is standardized
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Study of 84,000 Patient Records Reveals Major Gaps in Recommended Follow-Up Testing
The study demonstrates how labs can leverage existing diagnostic data to help identify patients who may benefit from additional testing
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New Study Could Improve Testing and Treatment for Rare Brain, Spinal Cord, and Eye Cancers
A newly identified biomarker could enable earlier, less invasive diagnosis and improved disease monitoring of some rare and aggressive cancers
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‘Moderate Complexity’ Mass Spectrometry Arrives in Clinical Labs
CLIA designation and automation advances are expanding access to mass spectrometry testing in clinical labs
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Labcorp Launches FDA-Cleared 10-Minute Rapid Fentanyl Urine Test
New point-of-care test detects fentanyl metabolite norfentanyl, extending detection up to 48 hours to support faster clinical decisions in acute care settings
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Modeling Study Projects 10% Increase in HIV Incidence with Reductions in HIV Testing Funding
Researchers used a computer model to quantify the effect of funding cuts for HIV testing
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New AI Model Can Detect Multiple Cognitive Brain Diseases from a Single Blood Sample
The model is built from one of the world’s largest neurodegenerative protein datasets
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Counting Down to Alzheimer’s Disease
FNIH’s Alessio Travaglia, PhD, discusses the new predictive “clock” model for Alzheimer’s disease
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Researchers Develop Low-Cost Blood Test to Detect Multiple Cancers from a Single Sample
The method analyzes genome-wide DNA methylation in blood to detect liver, lung, ovarian, and stomach cancers, as well as other diseases
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