Laboratory testing supports most clinical decision-making; however, the concept of a fixed “normal” value is theoretical. Studies have suggested that approximately 7 out of 10 clinical decisions rely ...

Health system leaders often think of the clinical laboratory as a cost center. Why, then, are commercial laboratories so eager to purchase laboratory operations? The truth is that fee-for-service ...

Critical laboratory value management constitutes a cornerstone of modern diagnostic medicine, as the prompt identification and communication of significantly abnormal test results are essential for ...