Diagnostic Testing and Emerging Technologies

Keeps You Up-to-Date on New Diagnostic Tests, Testing Trends and Opportunities, and Emerging Test Technologies

AI in Health Care: Balancing Benefits and Barriers

By Michael Schubert, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 1 min read

AI can help alleviate the burden on clinical labs—but only with sufficient investment, enthusiasm, and understanding

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Esophageal Pre-Cancer Testing Gaining Greater Traction

By Ron Shinkman | Oct 29, 2024 | 1 min read

How three companies are addressing screening challenges with tests that help improve chances of early detection

An elderly male patient holds a hand to his throat as he speaks with his doctor, illustrating the concept of throat problems and potential esophageal cancer.

Computing the Future of the Lab

By Michael Schubert, PhD | Oct 28, 2024 | 1 min read

Computational biology expert Keaun Amani shares his advice and insights on AI and machine learning tools for the clinical lab

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Test Quality: New Study Casts Doubt on Whole Exome Sequencing’s Accuracy in Diagnosing Genetic Disorders

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 24, 2020 | 1 min read

Depending on the reporting laboratory, patients who undergo whole exome sequencing may receive false negatives or incomplete test results. That is the finding of a new study published in Clinical Chemistry

FDA Watch: Agency Exempts Dozens of Tests from 510(k) Review

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 24, 2020 | 1 min read

On Dec. 30, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final order exempting dozens of Class I and Class II medical devices that previously required 510(k) submission from 510(k) premarket review