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Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Lab Administration Clinical laboratories across the country are facing a persistent challenge: staffing shortages. Whether due to retirements, burnout, or a lack of new graduates, the pressure on lab teams continues to mount. But while the qualified candidate pipeline may be shrinking, the demand for accurate, timely diagnostics is growing. To […]

23 July 2025

Kim Futrell, MT(ASCP), MSHI Industry, Molecular Imagine a world where your medications are tailored precisely to your genetic makeup—where adverse drug reactions are minimized and treatment outcomes are optimized. This is the promise of pharmacogenetics, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of genetics and pharmacology. What Is Pharmacogenetics? Pharmacogenetics is the study of how […]

30 June 2025

Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Digital Pathology As the healthcare landscape evolves, pathology labs are embracing digital transformation to enhance diagnostic precision, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes. Digital pathology—once a futuristic concept—is now a practical reality, steadily gaining traction across laboratories. As Jill German, Head of Pathology Lab for Roche Diagnostics, puts it: “Primary diagnosis […]

18 June 2025

No longer is LIMS data viewed as merely a by-product of laboratory operations, instead it is seen as a powerful asset, that can enable the identification of opportunities for improvement, pinpoint bottlenecks and even help build a business case for new resources. Discover what else data can do for your lab. 

11 June 2025

In toxicology labs, effective data integration and resource optimization are crucial for operational efficiency and accuracy. Without a LIMS with built-in analytics, labs often face challenges in consolidating data from various sources, leading to data silos and fragmented information. Here are five ways toxicology laboratories can use LIMS analytics to streamline operations, enhance client satisfaction and drive growth.

11 June 2025

The final rule is anticipated to be enforced by January 20, 2026, when any entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds a food product on the Food Traceability List (FTL) must have a traceability plan in place. The impact on food safety laboratories that support the food supply chain are extensive, particularly regarding compliance and response to foodborne illness outbreaks. 

11 June 2025

Increased regulatory requirements, together with demands for greater scale and speed of operations, create a challenging environment for food producers and the food testing industry who are tasked with guaranteeing the safe supply of food, from farm to fork.

13 March 2025

Laboratories must navigate a number of challenges to running a successful operation - regulatory compliance, data security and privacy, workforce shortages, low reimbursement rates, to name a few - but what’s likely keeping most toxicology lab operators up at night is how to keep operating costs low all while maintaining high growth opportunities. Here’s why. .

13 March 2025

As laboratories across diverse industries continue to evolve, there is a growing need for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) that go beyond traditional capabilities. Laboratories today face increasing pressures to enhance efficiency, integrate seamlessly with other systems, ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance, and scale to meet changing demands.

13 March 2025

7 March 2025

Vitestro's ultrasound-guided automated phlebotomy, integrated with Clinisys GLIMS, aims to tackle phlebotomist shortages and reduces errors. Patient adoption is promising with a 95% success rate and 98% patient acceptance.

7 January 2025

Contract research and testing laboratories are under constant pressure to meet client expectations while also keeping up to date on regulatory changes and managing multiple projects and costs. A robust laboratory information management system (LIMS) is essential to effectively manage contract testing, whether in-house or outsourced.

11 December 2024