Endocrinology Hormone Testing
Endocrinology hormone testing is important to determine the functioning of the endocrine system. Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine
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Diagnostics
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments | CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, more commonly known as CLIA, are federal regulations (in the US) that apply to any clinical
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Histology Sample Preparation | Fixing, Processing, Sectioning, Staining
Histology is the study of microscopic tissues and their structures. Histology is an important part of biology, medicine and other
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CDC Seasonal Influenza Death Estimate Increases
According to a new study based on data obtained from forty-seven countries performed by the US Center for Disease Control
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qPCR Testing
qPCR, also known as quantitative polymerase chain reaction, is a technique used to detect a specific DNA sequence or sequences.
Read moreImmunoassays
An immunoassay is a highly sensitive chemical test done to detect a substance in blood or other bodily fluid sample.
Read moreFDA Warns Against Ovarian Cancer Screening Tests
Yesterday, the FDA issued a warning about the risks associated with testing marketed as ovarian cancer screenings and the delay
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ELISPOT Assays
Enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT) assays are widely used for monitoring cellular immune responses and have been used in the diagnosis of
Read moreEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ELISA
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ELISA is a laboratory test done to measure and detect blood antibodies through changing colors. It is
Read moreMeasles Testing
With a measles outbreak in the USA that began in the Disneyland amusement park in California, we thought we would
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