Hematology
Hematology Analyzer Granted Waiver Offers Faster Results
An automated hematology analyzer has been granted a waiver under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). The CLIA waiver for this device allows it to be used by a variety of non-traditional laboratory sites, including physicians’ offices, clinics or other types of health care facilities. More...21 Nov 2017
Assay May Boost Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive cancer and the most frequently diagnosed non-Hodgkin lymphoma worldwide. Recent advancements indicate that both the prognosis and choice of treatment of DLBCL may depend on identifying its molecular subtype. More...14 Nov 2017
Fecal Calprotectin Predicts Complete Mucosal Healing in UC
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by a disease course involving relapses and remissions. Historically, clinical remission was the major treatment target for patients with UC. More...13 Nov 2017
Genetics Helps Determine Warfarin Dose for Joint Surgery
A five-year study – the Genetics Informatics Trial of Warfarin to Prevent Deep Venous Thrombosis (GIFT) – finds that genetic testing can help determine the safest dose of the blood thinner warfarin, with fewer side effects, for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. More...06 Nov 2017
Experts Recommend Fewer Tests for Hospitalized Patients
Routine daily laboratory testing of hospitalized patients reflects a wasteful clinical practice that threatens the value of health care. Initiatives from numerous professional societies have identified repetitive laboratory testing in the face of clinical stability as low value care. More...31 Oct 2017
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Diagnostic Performance of Blood Counts Compared
Umbilical Cord Bilirubin Predicts Neonatal Jaundice
Genetic Testing Determines Safest Dose of Blood Thinner
Biomarkers of Sickle Cell and Hemoglobin SC Compared
Field Evaluation of Quantitative G6PD Diagnostics Reviewed
Automated Slide-Based Approach Introduced for CBCs
CSF Pleocytosis Level Investigated as Diagnostic Predictor
New LC-MS/MS Test Introduced for TMA
Hematologic Abnormalities Found in HIV-Infected Children
Capillary Blood Analysis Validated for POC System
Liquid Biopsy Approach Inspired by Swarm Behavior
CRISPR Illuminates Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
New Test Rapidly Diagnoses Preeclampsia
Revision of Guidelines Beneficial for Assessing Orthostatic Hypotension
Antimicrobial Therapy Biomarker Enumerates Eosinophil Count Changes
Platelet Counts Compared for Thalassemia Patients
FDA Approves New Diagnostic Tool for Leukemias and Lymphomas
Fully Automated Coagulation System Launched
Next-Generation Hematology Analyzer Introduced
Peripheral Blood Smears Still Need Evaluation
Hemosiderosis Screening Assessed for Multiple Transfusion Patients
Elevated Blood Platelet Count Predicts Cancer
The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.