The type of blood test a healthcare provider might order depends on what components in the blood are under scrutiny. Many people get blood tests regularly for a general update on the status of their ...

When the doctor orders lab tests, have you ever wondered how or who tests your tissue samples? Probably not. Most people never see the medical world beyond the examination or waiting rooms. There’s ...

Laboratories are just beginning to assess the magnitude of operational changes needed to comply with a new federal rule expanding regulatory oversight of lab developed tests (LDTs). In a major shift, ...

Physicians at Johns Hopkins, along with experts from several other institutions across North America, have compiled evidence and crafted an experience-based quality improvement blueprint to reduce ...