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LINKEDIN linkedin.com /groups/2301731/ SEPTEMBER 2023 | Vol. 55, No. 9


The Peer Reviewed Management Source for Lab Professionals since 1969


4 From the editor CONTINUING EDUCATION


6 Respiratory illnesses: A growing opportunity for stewardship By Anooj Shah, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP; Marti Juanola Falgarona, PhD


12 CE test Tests can be taken online or by mail. See page 12 for testing and payment details.


CLINICAL ISSUES 6


14 Molecular diagnostics for sensitive detection of dermatomycosis species By Jackie Weiss, PhD


LAB MANAGEMENT


20 Lab automation: Learnings and insights By Nikola Baumann, PhD, DABCC; Paul J. Jannetto, PhD, FACC, MT(ASCP); Christopher T. Yoch, MA


INFECTION DIAGNOSTICS 20


26 Our pandemic response enhanced in-house capabilities in virology testing and beyond By Sonia Benhamed, PharmD, SMB(ASCP); Michael Mihalov, MD


EDUCATION


30 A practical approach for your lab’s A1c testing & why your methodology matters By Matthew C. Wagner, PhD


MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS 36


36 The critical role of testing for transplant donors and recipients By Robert S. Jones, DO, MS, FACP, FIDSA, CPE


BEST PRACTICES


38 The ongoing troponin conundrum: Understanding an elevated troponin By Kalen Nissen, PhD, DABCC, FAACC


LAB INNOVATOR 38


42 A focus on collaborations By Christina Wichmann


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