Morgan Duke

Jan 4, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Morgan Duke

HORIBA Medical has launched the new HELO 2.0 high throughput automated hematology platform which is CE-IVDR approved. This new generation high-end hematology range has been designed in consultation with customers to further improve and cover all needs of high throughput fully automated hematology. HELO 2.0 offers a highly flexible and efficient modular hematology solution that is fully scalable with many possible configurations for mid to large-scale laboratories.

Nov 13, 2023 | mlo-online.com | Morgan Duke

Quest Diagnostics announced the launch of Quest Mobile, which makes it easier and more convenient for patients to have a specimen collected for lab testing nationwide. Patients can request an appointment for at-home specimen collection with a trained Quest Mobile phlebotomist for a broad range of laboratory tests in the comfort of their home. The Quest Mobile service will be available in 44 states.

Oct 16, 2023 | mlo-online.com | Morgan Duke

Attendees at the session “Massive Transfusion Protocols in Pediatric Patients” learned the pros and cons of two approaches to blood transfusion in this unique setting. The details included methods for activation of protocols, acquisition of emergency-issue blood, criteria for and contents of massive transfusion protocol (MTP) packs, related laboratory testing, documentation, quality metrics, operational challenges, and the key role of communication between laboratory and clinical care teams.

Sep 27, 2023 | mlo-online.com | Laura Dalton |Morgan Duke |andy liu

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) published a review of the current benefits and challenges to using multiplex PCR panels for the detection of microbial pathogens from gastrointestinal, central nervous system, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens.

Sep 27, 2023 | mlo-online.com | Laura Dalton |Morgan Duke |andy liu

The US continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report led by UCL researchers. The study, published in JAMA Paediatrics, examined data from the US National Centre for Health Statistics Birth Infant/Death Dataset, of over 12 million preterm infant births over the course of 25 years, between 1995 and 2020.