Cytochrome P450 Genetic Testing: Should we be testing everyone?
Cytochrome P450s (CYP) are a superfamily of heme containing enzymes that play a role in drug metabolism, hormone synthesis/breakdown, and other metabolic pathways.
Read MoreMolecular Pathogen Detection at the Point of Care: Next Generation Flu Testing!
For years, antigen-based rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDT) have been used to identify patients with influenza at the point of care.
Read MoreAnti-Factor Xa for Monitoring of Unfractionated Heparin Therapy
Recent developments in the field of coagulation testing have shown that the test previously used to monitor therapeutic dosing of unfractionated heparin (UFH) in hospitalized patients has serious drawbacks.
Read MoreBest Practices for Cardiac Troponin Testing: Part I
Cardiac troponin (cTn) is the preferred biomarker that aids in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI) as defined by the 3rd Universal Definitions of MI.
Read MoreBiotin Interference in Clinical Immunoassays: The Dose Makes the Interference
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a co-factor in fatty acid metabolism, amino acid degradation, and gluconeogenesis.
Read MoreModern Laboratory Techniques for Antiphospholipid Syndrome Testing
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder caused by antibodies against membrane anionic phospholipids or their associated plasma proteins.
Read MoreEnhanced Detection of Syphilis Infection: Implementation of a Reverse Testing Algorithm
Syphilis is caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema pallidum. This organism cannot be cultured, therefore diagnosis relies primarily on serologic techniques.
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