Automated quality control programmes have transformed the post-analytical phase of clinical laboratory practice by embedding computational checks directly into data workflows. This approach integrates ...

The number and complexity of available lab tests has increased rapidly in recent years, making it difficult for clinicians to stay on top of the best, most appropriate tests to order. This can lead to ...

Internal quality control is an integral process of laboratory testing. A clinical laboratory's coagulation quality control (QC) program is a critical component of its quality assessment program. The ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to step up its oversight of a growing category of medical tests called laboratory-developed tests. The FDA approves and clears many types of lab tests ...

Medical laboratory scientists collect samples and perform lab tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform statistical analysis. Their work is crucial for clinicians to diagnose diseases.

Laboratory medicine is central to modern healthcare, underpinning a substantial proportion of clinical decision-making. The accuracy, timeliness, and interpretive value of laboratory results directly ...