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A Link Between Telomeres and Hereditary Diseases

Clinical laboratories are incorporating telomere testing after research shows that extreme short or long telomere lengths are associated with hereditary illnesses. (Image credit: Sciepro / Science Photo Library / Getty Images)

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The Toll of Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Meth

Regional differences in drug use demand vigilance from health providers and law enforcement to effectively identify and track the paths of these four illicit compounds, which account for nearly all U.S. overdose deaths. (Image credit: keira01 / iStock)

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Call for 2020 AACC Awards Nominations

Do you have a colleague who has made outstanding contributions to the field of laboratory medicine? Nominate them for a 2020 AACC Award.

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Apply for an AACC General Research Grant

Every year, AACC awards this small start-up grant to a young investigator who needs limited research funds to explore a new idea in an area where funds are not normally available. (Image credit: Whitney Curtis)

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FEATURED AACC ARTERY SOLUTION

eGFR

Which equation do labs use to calculate eGFR using serum creatinine values? 5 labs use CKD-EPI and 3 labs use both MDRD and CKD-EPI. 3 labs also elaborated that they use the Schwartz formula in pediatric patients, while for adults older than 70, 1 lab runs cystatin C and then applies the corresponding formula. Some researchers have also proposed a full-age spectrum formula to eliminate the discrepancies observed between the CKD-EPI and Schwartz formulas in patients who are 17 years old (the transition age between pediatric and adult care).

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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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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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