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Lab Administration, Point-of-Care Laboratory professionals play a critical role in overseeing point-of-care testing (POCT) programs, serving as essential knowledge resources and fostering a culture of mutual respect and open communication. This type of oversight enhances the effectiveness of POCT programs and their contribution to patient care. Executive summary Laboratorians as an expert knowledge resource Laboratory […]

Lab Administration, Point-of-Care Laboratory competency assessments are important to ensure that lab testing is being performed accurately. However, among all laboratory inspection agencies — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), College of American Pathology (CAP), Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), Joint Commission, etc. — the most cited deficiency is related to incomplete competency assessment performance […]

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

10 September 2025

Join us on Wednesday 10th September, at 11:00 AM EDT/5:00 PM CET for our latest webinar at the AI & Lab Software Digital Summit 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

What is laboratory analytics? Laboratory analytics is a broad term used to describe how laboratories use their data to make decisions and implement improvements in workflow and patient care. Laboratory results are vitally important in providing the information clinicians need to diagnose and treat patients. Because the laboratory holds such a large volume of patient […]

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

26 June 2025

Meet Clinisys at NWLP Symposium 2025! Visit our team discover how Clinisys can support your laboratory LIMS requirements as well as your diagnostic order communications and results reporting needs.

1 July 2025

We are excited to announce that Clinisys is sponsoring and exhibiting at the 5th NHS Pathology Conference: Improving NHS Diagnostics. This conference is crucial as healthcare systems face the challenges of meeting current patient needs while integrating new technologies into pathology services.