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Government Affairs: what does it mean to me?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19827404 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Martineau L, Phillips A, Riding K Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Bacteroides fragilis: a case study of bacteremia and septic arthritis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 67-year-old African-American male presented with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and knee pain. Four sets of blood cultures were collected and resulted in the growth of Bacteroides fragilis in all anaerobic bottles. Later, a fluid and tissue sample from the patient's knee grew the same species of bacteria. The patient was placed on intravenous antibiotics to fight the infection. PMID: 19827405 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Martin T, Aziz H Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Integration of the CLS doctorate into the healthcare organization.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: With the addition of advanced technical expertise, basic medical skills, data interpretation skills and patient interaction abilities, and medical research experience, this laboratory professional can enhance the effective and efficient use of laboratory information and ultimately improve patient care. The clinical doctorates in CLS are educationally and experientially prepared to recommend support and enhance appropriate testing. They translate and transform complex laboratory data into an understandable product necessary for clinicians to be able to assess the validity of current and new assays to ensure bett...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Montoya I, Kimball O Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Rhodococcus equi infection in a surgical wound.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 35-year-old male presented with abdominal pain one month after receiving a routine ventral hernia repair. Over the course of two months, repeated wound cultures were ordered and eventually produced growth of Rhodococcus equi. Appropriate antibacterial therapy was initiated to resolve the infection. PMID: 19827407 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Paasche SR Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

A practical approach to Master's level clinical laboratory science education.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19827408 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Ross L, Collins L Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Warfarin pharmacogenetics: ready for clinical utility?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19827409 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Baudhuin LM Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Effects of incorporating a blood center tour in the immunohematology course.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: A blood center tour incorporated into the immunohematology course is a valuable addition to the learning experience of students. Students have the opportunity to interact with employees in their workplace, with potential employers, and they build self confidence in the subject area. PMID: 19827410 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Jator EK Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

ASCLS members perceptions regarding research.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the benchmarks of a profession is performing, publishing, and presenting research. However, in the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) profession, few manuscripts are submitted to the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) journal, Clinical Laboratory Science, on a regular basis. The problem is that perceptions regarding research, and the role of laboratory professional as researchers, held by ASCLS members may be contributing to the low number of manuscript submissions. To assess these perceptions, an anonymous Likert-scale survey was developed and delivered online using Survey Monkey. Members o...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Mundt L, Shanahan K Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus: carriage rates and characterization of students in a Texas university.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The carriage rate of S. aureus is consistent with similar studies. MRSA carriage in this university study appears high as compared to the general population. Although this study did not confirm a variety of risk factors for carriage of MRSA previously identified by others, university healthcare personnel should be aware of the changing epidemiology of MRSA and preventive measures needed to avoid outbreaks. PMID: 19827412 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Rohde RE, Denham R, Brannon A Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

CLS to higher education administrator: the right place--right time.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Participants in this study indicated having a background in clinical laboratory science enhanced their ability to obtain a position as a higher education administrator. PMID: 19827413 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - October 18, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Campbell S, LaCost BY Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Re: Clin Lab Sci 21(2) DD Beck. July 12, 2008.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19354020 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Burr JA Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Human ehrlichiosis: a case study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ehrlichiosis is an infection of white blood cells that affects various mammals, including mice, cattle, dogs, and humans. It was first reported in dogs in 1935, and the first human case was documented in the United States in 1986. Ehrlichia are obligate, intracellular bacteria that are transmitted by ticks to humans. They grow as a cluster (morula) in neutrophils (Anaplasma phagocytophilum and E. ewingii) and in monocytes (E. chaffeensis). The infection may cause prolonged fever and general aches, and is characterized by leukopenia, cytopenia, and elevated liver transaminases. In the first week of infection, ehrlichiae...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Schneider JG Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Molecular diagnostics clinical laboratory science course design: making it real.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides a commentary with specific details associated with our experience in designing a dedicated CLS molecular diagnostics course. It offers a flexible template for incorporating a lecture and laboratory course to address theoretical and practical knowledge in this dynamic area of the laboratory. PMID: 19354022 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Rohde RE, Falleur DM, Kostroun P Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Student perceptions of the clinical laboratory science profession.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The majority of students who are entering the clinical laboratory science profession do not see the profession as their final career choice, but rather a stepping stone to another career field in healthcare or a related field. The perception that the profession lacks a career ladder is a critical detriment to the retention of CLS/CLT professionals. The clinical laboratory science profession continues to suffer from a lack of knowledge about the field by the general public, college advisors, and even healthcare workers. State and national programs involving grants/scholarships or loan forgiveness programs offere...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: McClure K Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

A poisson-based prediction model and warning system for MRSA daily burden.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Theoretical and empirical support is provided for the Poisson probability model. The model can be used to identify unusually high occurrences ofMRSA isolates collected daily. This study was limited to a single community healthcare system but the results may be generalized to other types of healthcare settings. PMID: 19354024 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Perla RJ, Allen BD Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

A long-term forecast of MRSA daily burden using logistic modeling.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Logistic modeling of empirical data using modest mathematical assumptions is an effective way to understand, visualize, and forecast MRSA daily frequencies over time. The advantage for laboratorians and epidemiologists is that logistic models provide reliable trending and long-term prediction ability of multi-drug resistant organism frequencies. Moreover, as additional data is obtained, the logistic model assumptions can be checked, the model updated, and forecasts improved. PMID: 19354025 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Allen BD, Perla RJ Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

An evaluation of the advandx Staphylococcus aureus/CNS PNA FISH assay.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: When used in conjunction with Gram stain and culture the S. aureus/CNS PNA FISH assay may be beneficial in terms of reducing time to correct therapy, thereby decreasing mortality and costs associated with S. aureus bacteremia. PMID: 19354026 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Hensley DM, Tapia R, Encina Y Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus fomite survival.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Previous studies showed fomite survival of MRSA for about two weeks using contact plate sampling and MRSA on 7.4% of stethoscopes. We showed longer MRSA survival times by wet swab sampling and a higher stethoscope contamination rate. As expected, higher organism loads survived longer. PMID: 19354027 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Williams C, Davis DL Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Mechanisms of resistance for Streptococcus pyogenes in northern Utah.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The most common genotype was mefA, indicating that the efflux pump (M phenotype) is the most common mechanism in the surveyed area, followed by ermA, which produces the inducible methylating enzyme. A significant number of isolates was also observed to express both the efflux pump and the constitutive methylating enzyme. PMID: 19354028 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Rowe RA, Stephenson RM, East DL, Wright S Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Focus: body fluids. Introduction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19354029 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Collins L Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Examination of body fluids: evaluating gross appearance; performing cell counts.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19354030 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Collins L Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Examination of body fluids: preparation of slides and cell morphology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19354031 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Collins L Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Miscellaneous findings in body fluids.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19354032 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Collins L Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Comparing ImmunoCard with two EIA assays for Clostridium difficile toxins.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: ImmunoCard has slightly higher predictive values, shorter turnaround time and greater convenience compared to the Meridian EIA Assay. ImmunoCard may be cost effective not only in smaller laboratories, but also in high volume laboratories, when used on a STAT basis or single request. PMID: 19534439 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Chan EL, Seales D, Drum H Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Focus: the government and you. Introduction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19534440 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Garrott P, Davis J Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The alphabet soup of government.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19534441 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Passiment E Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Medicare and the laboratory.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19534442 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Hansen K Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The clinical laboratory fee schedule yesterday, today, tomorrow.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19534443 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Longberry J Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Focus: methicillin-resistant Staphylococus aureus (MRSA). Introduction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19534444 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Reygaert W Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): prevalence and epidemiology issues.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Awareness of the threat of MRSA is growing. Scientists have put a lot of effort into trying to divide and classify MRSA strains into groups to better understand it. This led to the discovery that the resistance gene, mecA, and surrounding DNA could be grouped into several types. It was also discovered that the MRSA strains that caused hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections were different strains than those seen in the communities. Several studies led to the realization that the number of MRSA infections is increasing, that more Staphylococcus aureus infections are caused by MRSA strains, and that the community strai...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Reygaert W Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): molecular aspects of antimicrobial resistance and virulence.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Awareness of the threat of MRSA is growing. Scientists have put a lot of effort into trying to divide and classify MRSA strains into groups to better understand it. This led to the discovery that the resistance gene, mecA, and surrounding DNA could be grouped into several types. It was also discovered that the MRSA strains that caused hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections were different strains than those seen in the communities. Several studies led to the realization that the number of MRSA infections is increasing, that more Staphylococcus aureus infections are caused by MRSA strains, and that the community strai...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Reygaert W Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): identification and susceptibility testing techniques.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many traditional techniques are useful for identification of MRSA strains, including techniques for detection of penicillin-resistance, such as the nitrocefin disk. Techniques for assessing methicillin-resistance vary from growth on special media or at a lower temperature, to detection of the mecA gene by manual (latex agglutination) and automated (PCR) methods. Technique development is now geared toward making MRSA identification more rapid. Real-time PCR has sped MRSA detection, but can be costly. Resistance to other drugs is also an issue. Clindamycin resistance may need to be induced, so a special disk diffusion te...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - June 27, 2009 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Reygaert W Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Clinical laboratory practitioners speak out on Capitol Hill.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18678131 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Garrott P Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Re: Clin Lab Sci 21(1) F O Delwiche. April 8, 2008. Articles about medline and PUBMED.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18678132 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Pitkus A Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Re: Clin Lab Sci 21(2) D D Beck. May 20, 2008. Progress of the DCLS.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18678133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Yu M Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The doctorate in clinical laboratory science: an executive summary.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes, in informational bullets, the concept of the doctorate in clinical laboratory science. The intent of the article is to support the marketing of these new practitioners and to provide the conceptual frame and links to data for proposals required to implement educational programs for them. PMID: 18678134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Leibach EK Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The effects of over-anticoagulated blood on hematocrit values by the microcentrifuge method.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on statistically significant Pearson (pairwise) correlation coefficients, the hematocrit values by all three methods can be considered relatively equivalent. The differences between methods are quite small and would be clinically insignificant, thus likely not altering clinical decisions. Though this study was conducted under somewhat ideal conditions relative to the blood specimens selected, the results indicate that the additional dilution produced in a heparinized capillary tube when being filled from an EDTA-anticoagulated tube is not sufficient to produce clinically different microhematocrit results...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Bamberg R, Gwyn T, Miller J, Thompson M, Transou P Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Growth inhibition of human colon cancer cells by plant compounds.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Cinnamaldehyde, piperine, and resveratrol offer significant in vitro anti-proliferative effects on cultured human colon cancer cells. While each phytochemical exhibited significant anti-proliferative effects, resveratrol results were most impressive in that lower concentrations administered at regular intervals were significantly effective. These results taken together with everyday dietary availability of concentrations used in this study strongly suggest that regular intake of low doses of these phytochemicals offer preventive effects against colon cancer. PMID: 18678136 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cli...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Duessel S, Heuertz RM, Ezekiel UR Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Validation study: clarity multistrip urocheck.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: There was a lack of statistically significant agreement between the results of both products and therefore it was concluded that both products cannot be used interchangeably. PMID: 18678137 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Hartgrove K, Intrevado P, Abel SR Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Consumer satisfaction to laboratory test interpretation by the ASCLS response team.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates consumers of the ASCLS website were very satisfied with the clinical laboratory scientist volunteers' responses. The ASCLS Consumer Response Team model is contributing to the advancement of healthcare by providing this important service to the public. PMID: 18678138 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Baker SL, Waller KV Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Factors that impact clinical laboratory scientists' commitment to their work organizations.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate a less than optimal level of organizational commitment to employers, which were predominantly hospitals, by CLS practitioners. This may result in continuing retention problems for hospital laboratories. The results offer strategies for improving organizational commitment via the significant predictors. PMID: 18678139 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Bamberg R, Akroyd D, Moore TM Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Lower limit of assay sensitivity: an under-recognised and significant problem in von Willebrand disease identification and classification.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Limitations in the LLS of VWD testing have significant implications in terms of the identification and classification of an individual's VWD, given that these laboratory assays are used to identify VWD andhelp characterise functional VWF discordance, and that the majority of severe VWD subtypes have levels of VWF below 20U/dL. Thus, laboratories will sometimes be unable to distinguish whether VWF deficient samples derive from Type 3 VWD or severe Type 1 VWD or even Type 2 VWD. PMID: 18678140 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Favaloro EJ, Bonar R, Marsden K Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Telomerase and other novel approaches to bladder cancer detection.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The current protocols in place for bladder cancer screening are cystoscopy and urine cytology. Cytology does not have an adequate sensitivity in low-grade malignancy and has limited utility in the screening and management of bladder cancer patients. Urine tumor markers aimed at detection of cancer via voided urine are an attractive alternative to cytology. Currently, FDA-approved tumor marker assays lack the characteristics of an ideal test and have yet to revolutionize bladder cancer detection. Novel tumor markers, not yet FDA-approved, have the potential to change disease management algorithms that currently include ...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - August 6, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Bennett A Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

ASCLS continues collaborative efforts to address laboratory reimbursement and workforce issues.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18507299 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Garrott P Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Practice levels and educational needs for clinical laboratory personnel.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18507300 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Beck SJ, Briden MF, Epner PL Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The doctorate in clinical laboratory science: CLS education beyond the baccalaureate.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 18507301 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Leibach EK Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Strongyloidiasis: a review and update by case example.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 77-year-old female immigrant from South America presented with epigastric pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, malabsorption, and acid reflux disorder. A gastroduodenoscopy, performed to assess for peptic ulcer disease, revealed parasitic larvae in the duodenal mucosa which were subsequently identified as Strongyloides stercoralis rhabditiform larvae. Anti-helminthic therapy was initiated to resolve infection. OBJECTIVES: Review the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of strongyloidiasis; alert laboratory professionals to the importance of early detection of Strongyloides stercoralis in specimens from immigra...
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Greiner K, Bettencourt J, Semolic C Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Antimicrobial resistance of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in northern Utah.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Results suggest that uncomplicated community-acquired UTI be treated with nitrofurantoin. Other recommendations include continued monitoring of local uropathogenic antimicrobial resistance. PMID: 18507303 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: McQuilkin M, Lund A, Palmer W Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

Evaluation of disinfectants on military NATO and DECON litters.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: When contaminated with vegetative cells military NATO and DECON litters can be effectively disinfected with a 10 minute exposure to some disinfectants. Further research is needed to find an effective disinfectant for spore contamination. PMID: 18507304 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Hensley DM Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals

The effect of ozone on common environmental fungi.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that ozone must be used in conjunction with other methods of remediation or for more prolonged exposure times in order to eliminate fungal contamination of buildings. PMID: 18507305 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology)
Source: Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology - May 30, 2008 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Korzun W, Hall J, Sauer R Tags: Clin Lab Sci Source Type: journals