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How an LIS Can Assist with Cervical Cancer Screening Protocols Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Pathology Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women; yet, with proper screening tests, it can be diagnosed early and successfully treated. Due to advances in molecular testing, a DNA amplification test to detect human papillomavirus […]

Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Toxicology Tools for Workflow Efficiency, Patient Safety, Medication Adherence, Faster Turnaround Times, and Integrated Result Reporting Abstract Toxicology labs face unique challenges in sample collection requirements, regulatory compliance, reporting, and billing practices, each of which can be improved upon with a toxicology-focused LIS. Orchard Software’s toxicology-focused LIS is designed to manage […]

Kim Futrell, MT(ASCP), MSHI Point-of-Care, Veterinary With more than 70% of people in the United States as pet owners, annual spending on veterinary care is more than $34 billion. Similar to healthcare for humans, veterinary care is experiencing a shift to a more value-based model. In veterinary value-based care, there is a particular focus on […]

Molecular, Point-of-Care Abstract Point-of-care testing (POCT) technology continues to advance at a fast pace, making it easier to shrink complex testing platforms into point-of-care (POC) devices. By testing at a molecular level, the accuracy of the results far surpasses previous POCT methodologies. Molecular POCT devices allow quick, easy-to-use testing in near-patient scenarios where a rapid […]

Industry, Leadership, LIS A request for proposal (RFP) is a method that many companies use to solicit bids or proposals for a service or project. The RFP process is tightly structured and intends to provide unbiased, competitive proposals that make it easier for buyers to compare responses between different vendors or suppliers so that they […]