by Lindsey Drake | Mar 30, 2023 | Clinical, Molecular
This post on external quality controls is the first in our series on Optimal QC in the Clinical Laboratory, which also covers third-party controls and IVD labelled controls. By principle, quality control (QC) in the clinical laboratory must subject all...
by Andrea Marra | Dec 14, 2022 | Molecular, SARS-CoV-2
Perhaps you have heard that we could be facing a potential “tridemic,” with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Flu A/B, and a lesser-known third virus–respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV–set to be swirling around us at the same time in the fall/winter of 2022 – 2023. RSV has...
by Microbiologics | Dec 1, 2022 | Clinical, Molecular
An Interview with Julie Laramie, MS-CLS, MLS (ASCP)CM, SMCM Significant technological advancements have changed the world of clinical diagnostics. For instance, the application of molecular biology to clinical microbiology has decreased turn-around-times for some...
by Mackenzie Forseth | Aug 19, 2022 | Clinical, Molecular
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), in part because many experience no symptoms, so it is unknowingly passed between partners. This is why it is considered to be the “silent STI.” HPV is a viral infection that may result...
by Microbiologics | Dec 15, 2021 | Molecular, SARS-CoV-2
After the 2020 holiday season, everyone is eager to return to our holiday traditions of the past, including celebrating and gathering with family and friends. Although our world has opened back up in many ways following the COVID-19 precautionary measures implemented...
by Microbiologics | Nov 2, 2021 | Clinical, Molecular
An Interview with a Diagnostic Laboratory Director For every major challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lesser-known difficulties have multiplied the complexities of laboratory diagnostics. Logistical issues, for example, continue to impact the speed and...
