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Esophageal Pre-Cancer Testing Gaining Greater Traction
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Computational biology expert Keaun Amani shares his advice and insights on AI and machine learning tools for the clinical lab
How PAMA’s Effect in 2018 Molecular Diagnostic Reimbursement Will Make Labs More Money
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The year 2018 is slated to be much brighter for molecular diagnostic labs as PAMA fee schedules show a higher payment rate and amount for many cancer genomics and…
Blood Cultures for Cellulitis Often Needlessly Ordered
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Despite existing recommendations, blood culture is overused in patients with suspected, uncomplicated cellulitis, according to a research letter published…
New Study Provides Most Comprehensive Overview of Genetic Test Development, Usage and Spending
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As might be expected, there has been rapid growth in genetic test availability and spending on these tests since 2014. But, comprehensive new collaborative analysis conducted by…
Expanded Carrier Screening IDs Rare Variants in Diverse Populations
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Expanded next-generation sequencing-based carrier screening improves detection of rare and novel pathogenic variants even in…
Genetic Testing Emerges As New Trendy Workplace Benefit
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HCV Screening Rates Very Low Among Exposed Infants
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Home-Based Hospital Care Model Cuts Lab Utilization
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Men Undergo Hereditary Cancer Testing Less Frequently Than Women
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Current Testing Criteria Miss Breast Cancer Mutations
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Women who do not meet breast cancer genetic testing criteria have a similar number of cancer-associated mutations as women who do meet the criteria…
Screening Blood Donations for Zika, Costly With Low Yields
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Screening the entire U.S. blood supply for Zika virus may not be worth the $42 million price tag. Fifteen months of screening all…