IN THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED LABORATORY MEDICINE Loperamide-Induced False-Positive Fentanyl, Buprenorphine Results K. A. Geno, A. Badea, K. L. Lynch, et al. determined that laboratories should be aware of the potential for false-positive screening results due to the presence of high concentrations of loperamide and its metabolite dLop. Learn more
FEATURED AACC ARTERY CONVERSATION hCG as a Tumor Marker Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a tumor marker, however, multiple in vitro diagnostic inserts state that hCG can be used in testing for cancer patients. Laboratorians are curious as to why hCG has yet to be validated for this purpose. Join the conversation
JALM TALK PODCAST CRP and High-Sensitivity CRP: “What’s in a Name?” Dr. Anna Wolska and Dr. Alan Remaley report on the results of a retrospective observational cohort study designed to compare the performance of a standard C-reactive protein (CRP) assay and a high-sensitivity CRP assay for cardiovascular risk prediction. Listen to the Podcast
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES Conserving Inventory During the Global Vacuum Tube Shortage Learn how healthcare institutions can address the vacuum tube shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. With your registration, you will have access to the recording on demand through December 31, 2022. Learn more
AACC WEBINAR Enough Is Enough: How Much Revalidation Do I Really Need to Do? This webinar will address when and how revalidations of molecular microbiology instruments should be performed, including an overview of relevant regulatory requirements. Learn more
AACC CAREER CENTER Explore Opportunities in the Field of Laboratory Medicine AACC’s Career Center and SYCL’s Career Resources provide you with the resources you need to take your professional life to the next level. Learn more
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MEMBER DIRECTORY Stay Up to Date With Your Fellow AACC Members The AACC member directory has advanced collaborative features, such as the ability to follow colleagues and receive updates when they post in a forum, as well as enhanced email and messaging tools. Search AACC members