Allergists have long used immunoglobulin E quantitative assaying of allergens (IgEQAA) to determine reactivates for allergies associated with a runny nose and asthma. However, the test is not widely … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
Utility of Whole-Genome Sequencing in Primary Care Uncertain
August 17, 2017
Adding whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to standardized family history assessment of healthy patients in the primary care setting uncovers new molecular findings, although the findings prompt additional … [Read more...]
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Lab-Pharmacy Partnerships Expand Retail Lab Testing Trend
August 17, 2017
Another undeniable sign that commercialization of health care is making meaningful inroads on Main Street with the late June partnership announcement between the laboratory chain Quest Diagnostics … [Read more...]
TESTING STRATEGY
POC HCV RNA Testing Key to Achieving National Viral Elimination Goals
August 7, 2017
The Xpert HCV Viral Load test (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, Calif.) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) has good accuracy for detecting viral RNA using whole blood from a finger stick, according to a study published … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
HIV Testing Remains Low in Young Adults
July 25, 2017
The United States is falling behind national goals to identify patients unaware of their positive HIV status and link them to care. New analysis from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
Push-Alerts of Lab Results Speeds Discharge from Emergency Dept
June 26, 2017
Smartphone push-alert notification of troponin laboratory results allow physicians to discharge patients seen in the emergency department for chest pain sooner, compared to physicians who do not … [Read more...]
RESEARCH
Potential Upcoming Shifts for Diabetes-Related Diagnostic Testing
June 19, 2017
New research suggests that potential shifts might occur in diabetes-related testing, including potential increased use of point-of-care- (POC-) based hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing for systematic … [Read more...]
EMERGING TESTS
Testing Recommendations Expand as Zika Season Approaches
June 14, 2017
As warm weather sets in across the southern portion of the United States, public health officials are planning for the 2017 Zika season. This mosquito year experts have a better knowledge about the … [Read more...]
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Genomic Testing May Be Currently Overhyped, Oncologists Say
June 14, 2017
Most oncologists believe genomic testing is a major advance, but that it is "significantly overpromoted," according to a survey conducted by Medscape and the Swedish Cancer Institute in … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
Signs Point to Expansion of Provider-Initiated Personal Genomic Testing
June 5, 2017
Since 2013 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively stopped direct-to-consumer personal genomic testing, there has been pent up demand among healthy individuals for testing options … [Read more...]
