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Mosquito-borne diseases are transmitted when a mosquito ingests viruses, parasites, or bacteria from a host and injects them into another individual

A conversation with Dara Wright, executive vice president and president of the clinical diagnostics group at Bio-Rad

Planning now will make for a smoother transition when it comes time to reopen the lab

How multiparameter flow cytometry can give a rapid picture of a patient’s immune response from a single blood sample

Considerations for labs preparing to develop or run SARS-CoV-2 assays

Reduction of circulating cardiac biomarkers is often associated with improved prognosis, making them potentially useful in therapy guidance

Some labs are limiting their testing due to the shortages, while others are getting creative

A conversation with Dave Hickey, worldwide president of integrated diagnostic solutions at BD

Often referred to as an "invisible illness," endometriosis remains poorly understood

Rapid and early detection of SARS-CoV-2 plays a crucial role in facilitating early intervention and treatment and preventing disease spread

Choosing the right test for the right situation can lead to more effective control of the virus

Urine culture is the gold standard, but labs can accelerate detection by using molecular methods

How does your lab detect pathogens?

Lack of materials needed to conduct tests gave labs a slow start

Patient blood management encompasses several strategies to minimize blood loss, but the most obvious solution is also the most effective

How pathogens have shaped our history

Clinical labs should put these basic measures in place to reduce infection rates and prepare for continuity

What's in store for microbiome research?

Labs have expanded their efforts, but testing in the US continues to lag

It’s easy for competency assessments of laboratory testing personnel performing non-waived testing to fall off the radar