Technical factors are a major source of variation in liquid biopsy test results, according to a study published online March 14 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. While biological factors, … [Read more...]
TESTING STRATEGY
New Lab-Based, ER Protocol Cuts Invasive Procedures in Febrile Infants
March 26, 2019
A prediction rule can identify febrile infants at low risk for serious blood infections (SBIs) using urinalysis, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), and procalcitonin levels, according to a study … [Read more...]
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Diagnostics Sector Saw Increased Investment, Exits in 2018
January 28, 2019
Life science and health care companies had a banner year in 2018, with a record-breaking year for venture capital investment, according to Silicon Valley Bank's Trends in Healthcare Investments and … [Read more...]
INFORMATICS
Big Data Can Reshape Lab Reference Values in the Era of Personalized Medicine
December 31, 2018
As might be expected, there are substantial differences in "normal" laboratory values determined by healthy outpatients and critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, even … [Read more...]
INFORMATICS
AI May Cut ‘Wrong Blood in Tube’ Errors
October 29, 2018
Machine learning-based multianalyte delta checks may be effective at identifying 'wrong blood in tube' (WBIT) errors, according to a proof-of-concept study published in the American Journal of … [Read more...]
CO-ORDINATING DATA
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): What You Need To Know To Get Paid
July 23, 2018
By Sean McSweeney bio Today, laboratory billing claims require more and more data to successfully get paid. One of the biggest reasons your claims may be getting denied is because you're … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
Methods for Reanalysis of Exome Sequencing Emerging
April 24, 2018
Clinical whole-exome sequencing (WES) offers diagnosis for approximately 30 percent of patients, but it has exponentially increased the number of variants identified—many of which are of unknown … [Read more...]
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Next-Gen Sequencing, AI Driving Investor Interest in Diagnostics Sector
March 12, 2018
There is "intense" investor interest and "substantial" investment occurring in the next generation of diagnostics and tools companies (Dx/Tools), according to a year-end report … [Read more...]
TECHNOLOGY
Innovation: AMP Issues New Guidelines for NGS Pipeline Validation
January 29, 2018
Molecular next-generation sequencing (NGS) tests have spurred tremendous growth in the lab industry. But as often happens with innovation, NGS technology may be moving faster than development of … [Read more...]
DATA
Unlocking Value in Laboratory Data
October 30, 2017
A recurring theme at G2's 35th annual Lab Institute conference (Washington D.C.; Oct. 25-27) was the central role laboratory data can play in the health care system's shift to value-based care. This … [Read more...]
