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Giving a Voice to the Youngest Patients

Newborn screening speaks for babies by telling hospital staff when something isn’t right. By testing for a missing enzyme, Dr. James Nichols’ lab gets babies timely treatment for a condition that causes serious complications if it isn’t caught early.

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The 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting showcases the cutting edge science and technology shaping the future of clinical testing and patient care. Join us at McCormick Place Chicago, July 29–August 2. (Image credit: Choose Chicago)

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Thinking Beyond the Instrument

Laboratories are using IQCP to bring preanalytic and postanalytic factors into focus and improve patient care.

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A New Frontier in Direct-to-Consumer Testing

Now that FDA has authorized the marketing of 23andMe’s breast cancer risk test, clinical labs could see more calls from healthcare professionals as they respond to patients’ questions.

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Inaccurate Results From INR Meters

Prompted by reports that some INR test meters may have generated inaccurate results, FDA has published new information on the agency’s website for people who take warfarin and use these devices.

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Calibration Verification and AMR Verification: Qualitative Assays

How do labs interpret the calibration verification evaluation when it comes to qualitative tests? Many responded that calibration verification and AMR apply only to quantitative assays. This is because qualitative tests typically report results as negative or positive, with a defined cutoff value used to make the determination. However, the cutoff point should be verified periodically (e.g. every 6 months).

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IN THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED LABORATORY MEDICINE

Automated Assay for LDL Triglyceride

Researchers have developed an automated homogeneous assay for LDL triglyceride (TG) while also documenting that the TG molar content of LDL is about 5% of its cholesterol content.

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PATIENT CARE

Lab Tests Online

AACC's labtestsonline.org helps patients better understand the many clinical laboratory tests that play a critical role in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating a broad range of conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infectious diseases. Lab Tests Online content is peer-reviewed and is available in 10+ languages through local sites around the globe.

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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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