A few weeks ago, we posted about a publication by the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) of responses to certain frequently asked questions (FAQs) ...

The Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a Special Fraud Alert on laboratory payments to referring physicians.[1] Specifically, the alert is concerned with ...

Preanalytical errors and unsuitable samples can account for up to 70% of lab errors. 1 These errors can be attributed to improper specimen collection, specimen transportation, and specimen processing ...

With a long-held commitment to continuously improving the quality and safety of patient care, Mayo Clinic researchers are recommending a new technologically-advanced labeling system aimed at reducing ...

The new design of the PELCO BioWave ® Pro+ introduces features that improve efficiency and streamline functionality. It is built on trusted technology and adds enhancements for efficient laboratory ...

Specimen processing variability at submitting institutions can result in considerable heterogeneity in specimen likeness and quality. 1 - 5 Biospecimen policy reviewing committees have concluded that ...

Today’s Clinical Microbiology laboratory is under tremendous pressure to perform quality testing efficiently while limiting additional cost to the medical institution. Many laboratories are being ...

MATTOON — The Sarah Bush Lincoln Laboratory is one of the most technologically advanced areas of the Health Center and it just became more advanced, delivering high ...