Researchers have developed the first multiplex array for diagnosis of tickborne diseases, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Nature Scientific Reports. The TBD-Serochip can … [Read more...]
EMERGING TESTS
Researchers Develop First Multiplex Test for Tick-Borne Disease Detection
April 16, 2018
SAFETY
Diagnostic danger in the lab: Time to reform how we process orders
April 16, 2018
By Oleg Bess, M.D. bio I don't know about you, but I was stunned by the findings from a recent report published by Coverys, a national liability insurer, which I feel should put the entire … [Read more...]
TESTING STRATEGY
Testing Guidelines at a Glance
April 10, 2018
New Recommendations Simplify Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease In late February, The National Kidney Foundation, the American Society for Clinical Pathology, and leading laboratories and clinical … [Read more...]
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Evidence for Liquid Biopsy Lacking, Expert Panel Finds
April 3, 2018
There is not enough evidence, currently, to support the routine adoption of liquid biopsy tests for any of its promising clinical uses, according to a joint review published March 1 in both the … [Read more...]
EMERGING TESTS
SIDs Results From Genetic Heart Disease Less Than Previously Thought
March 27, 2018
The vast majority of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases are not the result of genetic heart diseases (GHDs) or a single genetic cause, according to a study published March 12 in the Journal of … [Read more...]
GENETIC TESTING
FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test for Cancer Risk
March 27, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization to 23andMe (Mountain View, Calif.) for its Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk Report for BRCA1/BRCA2—genetic … [Read more...]
GENETIC TESTING
Racial Disparities in Access Reduce Utility of Genetic Testing
March 27, 2018
Underrepresented minorities (URM) are less likely to receive a diagnosis from genetic testing for cardiomyopathy and are more likely to receive inconclusive testing results, compared to whites … [Read more...]
GUIDELINES
Even a Single PSA Screening Test Does Not Cut Mortality
March 27, 2018
Sindings from the latest large randomized controlled study do not support use of even a single prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer screening. The U.K. study, published March 6 in … [Read more...]
PUBLIC HEALTH
Mass. Settlement Could Speed HCV Testing For Prisoners Nationally
March 27, 2018
In early March, the Massachusetts Department of Correction reached a settlement with prisoners' rights groups over its medical treatment of prison inmates infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The … [Read more...]
UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Procalcitonin Testing Improves Antibiotic Stewardship
March 27, 2018
Using procalcitonin testing results to guide antibiotic decisionmaking is associated with lower rates of antibiotic use, fewer antibiotic-related adverse effects, and improved overall survival, … [Read more...]
