Barriers to blood specimen collection in pediatric patients—especially those with sensory sensitivities—can delay diagnosis and care, according to Franchesca Kelly, PBT(ASCP), who says strategies to address access are urgently needed.
The new recommendations add blood-based testing and multi-target stool testing as options for average-risk adults starting at age 45.
The screening tool identifies specific molecules produced by gut bacteria to distinguish children with autism from typically developing peers.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has released the Echo 650 Plus Series acoustic liquid handlers, featuring next-generation electronics and a 54% reduction in power consumption for high-throughput labs, according to the company.
The panel integrates biomarker testing and digital tools to support fibrosis risk assessment and liver cancer surveillance.
