Medical laboratory news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from the medical laboratory industry:

1. COVID-19 Testing:

• "COVID-19 testing: A review of the current landscape" (Medical Laboratory Observer, March 2023) - This article provides an overview of the current state of COVID-19 testing, including the types of tests available, their limitations, and the challenges of scaling up testing capacity.
• "New COVID-19 test detects virus in 5 minutes" (Lab Manager, February 2023) - This article reports on a new rapid COVID-19 test that can detect the virus in just 5 minutes, making it a potential game-changer for point-of-care testing.

2. Laboratory Automation:

• "Laboratory automation: Trends and challenges" (Clinical Laboratory News, January 2023) - This article explores the current state of laboratory automation, including the benefits and challenges of implementing automated systems, as well as the latest trends and innovations in the field.
• "New robotic system automates laboratory workflows" (Medical Laboratory Observer, February 2023) - This article reports on a new robotic system designed to automate laboratory workflows, including sample preparation, testing, and result reporting.

3. Molecular Diagnostics:

• "Molecular diagnostics: A review of the current landscape" (Clinical Laboratory News, December 2022) - This article provides an overview of the current state of molecular diagnostics, including the latest technologies, applications, and challenges in the field.
• "New PCR test detects multiple respiratory viruses" (Lab Manager, January 2023) - This article reports on a new PCR test that can detect multiple respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and others, in a single test.

4. Laboratory Safety:

• "Laboratory safety: A review of the current landscape" (Medical Laboratory Observer, January 2023) - This article provides an overview of the current state of laboratory safety, including the latest guidelines, regulations, and best practices for ensuring a safe working environment.
• "New guidelines for laboratory safety in the COVID-19 era" (Clinical Laboratory News, December 2022) - This article reports on new guidelines for laboratory safety in the COVID-19 era, including recommendations for personal protective equipment, ventilation, and infection control.

5. Regulatory Updates:

• "CLIA updates: What you need to know" (Medical Laboratory Observer, February 2023) - This article provides an overview of recent updates to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, including changes to proficiency testing, quality control, and personnel qualifications.
• "New FDA guidelines for laboratory-developed tests" (Clinical Laboratory News, January 2023) - This article reports on new guidelines from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), including requirements for validation, labeling, and reporting.

These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates from the medical laboratory industry. I hope you find them informative and helpful!