CONTENTS PPi October 2026
Volume 27 Issue 7
COVER STORY Perioperative metabolic monitoring in children Benjamin J Blaise introduces a new study which is using POCT technology to address an under-recognised risk in paediatric anaesthesia.
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What gestational diabetes can teach us about the future of diagnostics
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The diabetes test is only as good as the pathway around it; with improved sample handling resulting in a significant rise in positive results. What this can teach laboratory professionals about the future of diagnostics?
Marketing in healthcare: an important role
OPINION Value-based procurement: an opportunity for reform
NEWS
ARTICLES Detection capability at the low end: three related but different limits
Stephen MacDonald explores the intricacies of dealing with three limits – blank, detection and quantitation – and common misconceptions, limitations and cautions to their interpretation.
Accessing advanced practice as a biomedical scientist
Aimee Pinnington considers the barriers and opportunities for biomedical scientists looking to further their career with advanced practice, and the implications for workforce development.
The future of automated IFA diagnostics
Jorn Voigt discusses the latest innovations in indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) diagnostics and how they can help laboratories meet growing diagnostic demands.
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With new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, early diagnosis is vital, and this is where detection of appropriate biomarkers is crucial. Pathology in Practice Science Editor Brian Nation looks at recent published work in this area.
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Advisory Panel
Dr Nigel Brown FIBMS Gavin Knight CSci FIBMS Wendy Leversuch CSci FIBMS Dame Suzy Lishman CBE FRCPath Dr Stephen MacDonald FRCPath
Prof Gerry McKenna DSc CSci FIBMS Malcolm Needs CSci FIBMS Dr Sarah Pit CSci FIBMS Dr John Rees FIBMS
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17 Exploring professional identity: the mirror that appears too late Drones expanding pathology transport options in London
Drone delivery is currently offering improved speed and reliability of NHS tests for patients served by South West London Pathology with the service provider looking to expand the trial service.
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Nicky Rouse explores how the training of biomedical scientists and the role itself can present barriers to the formation of a clear professional identity.
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Independent sector’s role in building better health through NHS services
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When it comes to marketing, healthcare professionals with an open mind have much to gain, explains Agnieszka Jagiello-Johnstone.
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The Independent Healthcare Providers Network is calling for a major step change in how the NHS works with the private sector, which it says is essential to the success of the 10-Year Plan.
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