Drugs of Abuse Assays: The Importance of Key Metabolite Testing
Accuracy in lab testing is important—after all, the results of some tests could literally mean...
Testing for Opioids: The Importance of Adding a Fentanyl Assay
Did you know that North America has the highest drug-related mortality rate in the world,...
What is Causing a Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections?
According to the CDC, rates of sexually transmitted infections have risen for the past four years
Drugs-of-abuse Testing: Qualitative vs. Semi-Quantitative
In the public mind, drug tests are frequently and immediately linked to substance abuse. While...
Using HbA1c to Diagnose Patients with Diabetes
Nearly everyone is aware of diabetes to some degree, and many of us likely know someone afflicted...
Revealing the Hidden Profession That Saves Lives
By Rodney E. Rohde, PhD
Two years ago, I wrote an article for Elsevier Connect titled “ The hidden...
Opioid Testing: A Look at the Epidemic
Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after an opioid overdose. It’s easy to...
Celebrating the Lab Pro- Five Reasons Why Lab Professionals Are Critical to Healthcare
Celebrating Lab Professionals
Lab professionals, from assistants to medical lab technicians,...
Direct LDL Testing- Why should clinicians routinely request measured clinical laboratory values of LDL cholesterol?
This year on World Heart Day (September 29th), the World Heart Federation is asking for a simple ...
Automating RPR Syphilis Testing: Workflow and Patient Care Benefits
Syphilis: From Near-Eradication to Resurgence
When it comes to syphilis, most everyone has the same...