Becton, Dickinson has obtained the CE mark in for a next-generation blood separation technology that is designed to enhance sample quality, improve laboratory efficiency, and reduce laboratory turnaround time. The BD Vacutainer Barricor tube is a single-use, plastic evacuated tube used to collect, separate, transport, and process venous blood specimens to obtain high-quality plasma for […]
The CAP‘s Pathology and Laboratory Quality Center has released an evidence-based guideline that aims to tackle the complexities of reporting findings from bone marrow specimens. Published in an early online release of the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, “Bone Marrow Synoptic Reporting for Hematologic Neoplasms” provides evidence-based recommendations that help pathologists and laboratories consistently, […]
Sysmex America has launched an educational section on its website that aims to provide information to laboratory professionals about the company’s Advanced Clinical Parameters, which are tests that provide additional information about the state of blood cells. ACPs expand the complete blood count laboratory test and aid in the detection of several hematological conditions. “The […]
Cynvenio Biosystems announced the availability of the Concordia cell-free DNA purification sample preparation upgrade for its multitemplate analysis LiquidBiopsy platform. When coupled with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing systems, Cynvenio’s workflow provides a comprehensive molecular characterization of tumor cell DNA for cancer research samples from a standard blood draw. The Concordia option, which consists […]
Oracle Health Sciences announced Oracle Healthcare Precision Medicine, software that connects genetic testing, report generation, and clinical care decision-making. Researchers and molecular pathologists face challenges in isolating clinically actionable information and creating individual diagnostic reports. Lack of traceability, scalability, data privacy/security, siloed tools, disparate terminologies, and varied workflows all contribute to their inability to collaborate […]
New research finds that the most commonly used test for tuberculosis fails to accurately diagnose TB in up to 50 percent of pregnant women who are HIV positive. “The World Health Organization and many governments endorse the TST [tuberculin skin test] because it is a cheap and ubiquitous test,” lead study author Jyoti Mathad, MD, […]
Revenues for routine direct-to-consumer laboratory tests were estimated to be worth $33.1 million in 2015, according to Kalorama Information. The market research firm said that routine DTC laboratory testing is expected to grow by an average 30 percent annually over the next five years. The aging population, uninsured patients, disease monitoring, and treatment monitoring will […]
Patients younger than 50 diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer have a higher likelihood of having a targetable genomic alteration for which therapies exist, says a study of more than 2,000 patients (Sacher AG, et al. JAMA Oncol. Published online ahead of print Dec. 17, 2015. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.4482). Geoffrey R. Oxnard, MD, of the Dana-Farber Cancer […]
Bedford, Mass.-based Instrumentation Laboratory has received 510(k) clearance of their latest innovation, the ACL TOP Family 50 Series Hemostasis Testing Systems. The systems are designed for mid- to-high-volume clinical laboratories, including those using lab automation tracks. Commercialization in the U.S. will commence in 2016. The ACL TOP Family 50 Series systems have automated preanalytical sample […]
Kaiser Permanente and Group Health Cooperative have signed a definitive agreement for Kaiser Permanente to acquire Seattle-based Group Health. The combination will advance the growth of the integrated model for health care and coverage together and expand Kaiser Permanente’s reach, adding nearly 590,000 members. “This agreement is a natural extension of our long, successful working […]
