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The Peer Reviewed Management Source for Lab Professionals since 1969 CONTINUING EDUCATION
8 The current state of SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests and their future potential uses By Jared Gresh, MT(ASCP), and Brian DuChateau, PhD D(ABMLI)
16 CE Test Tests can be taken online or by mail. See page 16 for testing and payment details.
INFECTION DIAGNOSTICS 8
18 The role of the vaginal swab in providing comprehensive sexual healthcare for women By Barbara Van Der Pol, MD, MPH
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
22 Current and future state of early cancer detection biomarkers By Harvey W. Kaufman, MD, and Yuri A. Fesko, MD
EDUCATION 18
24 Advancing diabetes care with updated testing guidelines By Linda Wilson
CLINICAL ISSUES
28 Controls and reagents as the ‘X-Factor’ in the modern lab By Rudra Maharajh, MBA, and Arvind Kothandaraman, MBS
LAB MANAGEMENT 28
32 Going Green in the Bluegrass State By MLO Staff
BEST PRACTICES
36 Diagnostic and clinical utility of antibody testing in rheumatoid arthritis By Ilana Heckler, PhD
LIS PRODUCT GUIDE
40 Keys to Upgrading an LIS By MLO Staff
36 PRODUCT FOCUS
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LABORATORY INNOVATOR 48 Bryan Bothwell, MBA, MS
Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development Qorvo Biotechnologies
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