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The New Frontier of Fertility Testing

Sperm DNA fragmentation differs from raw semen analysis by examining the number of nicks and breaks present in the sperm’s DNA.

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Get Involved With AACC

AACC members can advance the association’s strategic priorities by joining one of the many committees that help guide AACC’s initiatives. Volunteer today to be part of AACC’s exciting work to take laboratory medicine into the future.

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D-dimer: Not a Standalone Diagnostic

Updated venous thromboembolism guidelines stress the use of this test in the context of patients’ pretest probability of disease. (Image credit: Robocop/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

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Predicting Mortality in Sepsis Patients

Researchers show that a test for a receptor that plays a role in immune-system signaling could predict mortality of sepsis patients in the ICU. (Image credit: USDA/Flickr)

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Professional Practice in Clinical Chemistry

Join AACC on April 25-27 for this popular and interactive learning event that has been regarded as the most comprehensive professional course on clinical chemistry and related topics for more than 20 years.

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY SOLUTION

T3 Uptake Method Comparison

A lab needs to do a method comparison between old and new instruments for T3 uptake (T3U) and is wondering how to go about it. One respondent recommended doing an ANOVA to show that there is no difference between the new and old T3U, as well as a regression analysis between T4 X T3U = FTI. However, other respondents suggested retiring the T3U test altogether—many labs consider it obsolete and the American Thyroid Association recommends using TSH along with free thyroxine (FT4) testing to diagnose and manage most patients with thyroid disorders.

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Have Diabetes? Take Care When Preparing for Lab Tests

For people with diabetes who take one or more medications every day to control their blood sugar levels, taking the drug but then fasting for a blood test can result in low blood sugar, which can cause fainting, dizziness and confusion, or potentially more serious problems.

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AACC LEARNING LAB

Adaptive Online Learning for Lab Professionals

AACC Learning Lab is designed to help laboratory medicine experts expand their knowledge. Developed in collaboration with NEJM Group and Area9 Learning, this program uses revolutionary adaptive technology to deliver precisely the gold standard lab medicine content the learner needs.

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About AACC

AACC is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. Our leadership in education, advocacy and collaboration helps lab professionals adapt to change and do what they do best: provide vital insight and guidance so patients get the care they need.

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