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Clinical Chemistry Impact Factor Rises to 8

The impact factor of AACC’s journal Clinical Chemistry has risen to 8.008—the highest in the journal’s history. This places Clinical Chemistry in the top 2.6% of the 12,062 academic journals ranked by Thomson Reuters.

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A New View of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Researchers were able to successfully harness an ELISA to detect autoantibodies in polycystic ovary syndrome, a method that could pave the way for a more efficient way to diagnose this elusive condition. (Image credit: DavidBGray/iStock)

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Does Your AACC Membership End This Month?

Renew today to receive uninterrupted access to updates on emerging research and best practices in lab medicine, and to the essential education and networking opportunities that will take your career to the next level.

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Automation Step by Step

At a time when the laboratory labor force is shrinking, the ability to do more with fewer workers is critical for survival, according to experts. Here’s how to get started.

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A New Forum for AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Attendees

Discuss your plans, suggest sessions, help first-time attendees, and simply see who else is going to San Diego this year.

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY SOLUTION

Gen 5 cTnT Assay

Now that FDA has cleared the Roche Gen 5 cTnT assay, an AACC member is wondering how labs are approaching validation studies before implementing the test in clinical practice. International members suggest running samples in parallel for a period of time when transitioning to hs-cTnT, as well as other strategies such as determining possible causes of elevated troponin other than acute coronary syndrome.

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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 13 languages through 16 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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