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Why Test Body Fluids? Body fluid analysis is a challenging task for most labs because the samples—such as cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural fluid, pericardial, peritoneal and general serous fluid are difficult to draw– not to mention a discomforting experience for the patient. However, it’s an imperative part of diagnosis, as fluid analysis assists in the identification […]

With staffing shortages, increased testing volumes and the need to improve turnaround time—labs are faced with the challenge of reducing errors. This has been an especially pertinent task during the COVID-19 pandemic, as impacted labs struggle to keep up with the daily demands of COVID testing. Laboratory testing is widely relied upon when it comes […]

Global Drug Used on the Rise Drug use around the world is on the rise. In 2018, the number of people world-wide who used illicit drugs at least once in the past year grew to 269 million, a staggering 30% increase compared to 210 million users in 2009.1 The problem spans different socio-economic levels across […]

A complete blood count (CBC) is typically the first test requested by a physician to evaluate a patient’s general health. Automated hematology analyzers are frequently used in physician office laboratories, small standalone labs and clinics for CBC screenings. Laboratories with low-volume solutions typically rely on 3-part differential hematology analyzers. However, older 3-part differential technology maybe […]

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