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Top 3 Tips for Reducing Variability and Improving Lab Performance

Nancy Ross, MS, MT(ASCP)cmp, CQIA (ASQ), CLC (AMT)

Applying these three tips can help clinical labs provide the highest standards of patient care

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Using Robust Cloud Platforms to Unlock Real-Time Lab Insights

Brandy Gunsolus, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Jennifer Maxwell, BS

Cloud-based solutions help identify roadblocks and tailor optimal solutions to create successful lab operations

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Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact With New Lab Equipment

PHC Corporation of North America (PHCNA)

New ultra-low temperature freezer options can help you meet your environmental sustainability goals and benefit the budget

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PFAS: Your Questions Answered

Michael Schubert, PhD

What clinical laboratory professionals need to know about “forever chemicals”

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Now and Forever: How Useful is PFAS Testing?

Marnie Willman, BSc

PFAS exposure can be detected by a blood test, but whether or not you should get one is a matter of debate

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Solving the Shortage of Medical Laboratory Technologists in Canada

Adam Chrobak, BSc, MBA, MLT

The increased demand for testing will continue to exert pressure on the existing MLT workforce in Canada

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Bench to Classroom: An Unlikely Door into Teaching

María Carla Rosales Gerpe, MSc, PhD

How molecular genetics technologist Jean-Paul Nadeau, MSc, CMLT, became a clinical adjunct professor

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8 Ways to Improve Your Clinical Lab's Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plans

Tracy Durnan, MBA

The pandemic has highlighted significant gaps in laboratory emergency preparedness plans

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Easing Regulatory Concerns about Linearity Testing in Clinical Chemistry Labs

Robert J. Janetschek, MS, MT(ASCP)

Clarity and consistency in defining terms may help laboratorians better adhere to industry guidelines

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How to Succeed as a New Medical Laboratory Professional

Tiffany Gill, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

What medical lab students and new professionals need to know to succeed

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The Benefits of Clinical Labs Participating in Medical Rounds

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Participating in daily medical rounds enhances department collaboration and improves patient care

October 31, 2023: Automation & Informatics Digital Forum

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Join Today's Clinical Lab and our experts for our Automation & Informatics Digital Forum on October 31

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CTTP: A Program to Identify and Empower Clinical Trialists

Medical University of South Carolina

The one-year program offers early-career clinicians the time and tools needed to lead and conduct clinical trials effectively

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Taking the “Forever” Out of PFAS Forever Chemicals

Tiffany Payne, MS

Are we at a turning point for regulations related to PFAS compounds?

How to Ensure a Clean and Controlled Environment in Your Lab

Cleanrooms, GMPs, and ISO certification

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Quality of Cold: What it Means and Why it Matters

Vaccine cold chain management

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Future-Proof Your Clinical Lab: 6 Transformations in Lab Design and Operations

Kate Malagiere, BS

Seeking inputs from the research community in the early stages of lab design is a gamechanger

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5 Steps to Ensure Safety and Compliance in Chemical Procurement

Dave Haase, MBA

Staying up-to-date with the evolving standards, policies, and procedures is key for clinical lab compliance

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Fight Inflation by Improving Your Lab’s Margins

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Learn how to improve operational margins during tough economic times, including labor strategies, reducing expenditures, and improving revenue

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What is IVDR? How Can You Ensure Your Lab Complies with It?

Glenn S. Demby

Tips to help your clinical lab meet the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)