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4 From the editor 6 The observatory CONTINUING EDUCATION


8 Cytomegalovirus infection: When and why to detect antibodies By Ilana Heckler, PhD and Maite Sabalza, PhD


14 CE test Tests can be taken online or by mail. See page 14 for testing and payment details.


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16 Drug of abuse testing and therapeutic drug monitoring By Rajasri Chandra


20 Hidden fentanyl: A harrowing holiday reminder By Rorie Madigan, MT(ASCP)


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22 Molecular diagnostics in treating lower respiratory tract infections with consideration for antimicrobial resistance By Faranak Atrzadeh


INFECTION DIAGNOSTICS


26 Understanding sepsis: The importance of biomarkers in early diagnosis By Patusa Mayfield, MBA-HCM, MT(ASCP)


EDUCATION 36 Photo courtesy of Advanced Instruments, LLC 28


32 The focus of quality control strategies should be on patient outcomes, not technology By John Yundt-Pacheco and Curtis Parvin, PhD


LAB MANAGEMENT


36 Shining renewed light on a tried-and-true test: The critical role of osmolality in improving health outcomes in patients with hyponatremia By Julie MacKenzie, MBA


PRODUCT FOCUS 40 Image by NatalyaBurova @ gettyimages.com


40 LIS guide MARKETPLACE


46 Advertisers index Q&A


48 Readers’ questions answered 48 2 DECEMBER 2022 MLO-ONLINE.COM


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