Expanded panel.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
The CF70 Genotype is a 70-mutation screening panel for
cystic-fibrosis carrier, pre-natal, and diagnostic testing. The broad
mutation coverage of the CF70 Genotype exceeds the . . .
Comprehensive test.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
CF AMPLIFIED is a comprehensive CF test, detecting approximately
99% of mutations, including gross deletions and duplications, in
patients of all ethnicities. The test begins with full gene . . .
External quality control.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
The INTROL Cystic Fibrosis Panel I Control is intended for use as a
control product to monitor the analytical performance of the extraction,
amplification, and detection of test systems used in the . . .
Direct sequence analysis.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
The full CF Gene Sequencing Test is direct sequence analysis of the
CFTR gene, identifying every nucleotide of all 27 exons, their
associated splice site regions, and clinically relevant regions . . .
Carrier detection.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
The eSensor CF Carrier Detection System offers highly accurate and
reproducible cystic-fi brosis-carrier results delivered in an
easy-to-inter-pret report. Each kit includes all reagents necessary . . .
Simplifies sweat test.(Cystic-fibrosis products)
Nanoduct is a complete, integrated system for inducing and
analyzing sweat for cystic-fibrosis diagnosis that produces a result
while attached to the patient. Nanoduct simplifies the CF sweat . . .
Cystic fibrosis: newborn screening in America.(Cover
story)
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease in
Caucasians, occurring in 1/2,500 births. (1), (2) In its most common
form, CF manifests as progressive . . .
Conferences.(The Observatory)(Calendar)
* Audioconference CD. Washington G2's recent audioconference
on "New Developments in the FDA's Oversight of Waived Tests:
What Is the Impact on the Lab Industry?" is available on CD.
Experts from . . .
Testing.(The Observatory)(Brief article)
First Dx test for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. In early
May, DARK Daily Laboratory and Pathology News reported that a new blood
test has been developed by a company that claims it can give an . . .
New technology.(The Observatory)(Brief article)
*Google unveils medical records storage plan. Internet search giant
Google rolled out its long-awaited Google Health product, which will
enable users to upload and store medical records from many . . .
News.(The Observatory)(Brief article)
* U.S. medical research gets $600 million from HHMI. The Howard
Hughes Medical Institute expanded its flagship investigators program to
nurture a new class of scientists in a variety of fields, . . .
Bloodworks.(The Observatory)(Report)(Brief article)
Certain teen blood donors prone to complications. ABC News reported
in May that, at a time of decreasing blood donations, a new study shows
that an important source of current and future . . .
Kudos to haitian volunteers.(Readers respond)(Letter to the
editor)
Let me take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation and
congratulations to Colleen K. Gannon, MT(AMT) and Cheryl A. Willoughby,
MT(ASCP) [MLO May 2008, "American med techs volunteer . . .
Ditto to four letter-writers.(Readers respond)(Letter to the
editor)
I identify with what all four responses in the May (2008, page 4)
"Letters to the editor." First of all, thank you for saying
what you did and standing behind it by putting it in the . . .
Burned-out, or forced out?(Readers respond)(Letter to the
editor)
After 22 years in the Army, 15 as a medical technologist, I retired
in 2004. I was very surprised to find once moving back to the states how
low the pay was. I found that I could make more money as . . .
Lab pro's new perspective.(Readers respond)(Letter to the
editor)
While I enjoyed reading your special feature on "Alternate
Careers for burned-out medical lab personnel" [MLO May 2008, page
26), I feel you omitted a major "alternate." I left the
clinical lab 21 . . .
Get a yearnin' for learnin.(From the editor)(Conference
notes)
"The illiterate of the 21st century" warned Writer and
Futurist Alvin Toffler, "will not be those who cannot read and
write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." So, we
are on our way . . .
CV% for ESR.(Tips from the clinical experts)
CV% for ESR
Q We are interested what is stated % CV for within-run imprecision
for determination of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Is there any
published data? If there is not such, what . . .
QC assigned values from peer data.(Tips from the clinical
experts)
QC assigned values from peer data
Q When looking at an individual laboratory instrument's QC
data and comparing that data to a control's peer-group data, what
is the best way to assign the . . .
Addressing management issues.(Management
Q&A)(Discussion)
Effective meetings
Q Many of the meetings in our hospital are non-productive and a big
waste of time. Does the panel have suggestions for conducting effective
meetings?
A How many people think . . .
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