ADLM Updates Emergency Department Drug Testing Guidance
New recommendations address evolving drug landscape and advancing testing technologies since original 2003 guidance.
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How to Improve PVSA Compliance Rates
Higher PVSA compliance rates lead to better clinical outcomes, enhancing the laboratory's reputation and value to healthcare providers.
Urinalysis & Toxicology
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Nanowire-Based Urine Test with AI Detects Early-Stage Lung Cancer with High Accuracy
Researchers developed a non-invasive cancer detection tool using nanowire-based miRNA extraction and AI to identify lung cancer in urine.
Sarstedt to Exhibit Needle-Free Urine Collection System at Technology Exchange
Sarstedt has been selected to exhibit its Needle-Free Transfer (NFT) Urine Collection System at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange.
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High-Tech Kidney Disease Urine Test in Development
Researchers have developed a novel metasurface biosensor platform that improves the detection and monitoring of chronic kidney disease.
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Luxor Scientific Unveils Testing Solutions to Combat Illicit Drug Crisis
Luxor Scientific has developed advanced testing solutions to address the nation’s ongoing overdose crises.
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CLP March/April 2024 Tech Guide: Urinalysis
The CLP March/April 2024 Tech Guide in Clinical Lab Products (CLP) showcases a diverse array of products from seven laboratory providers.
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University Develops Urine Test for Early Lyme Disease Detection
George Mason University researchers have been awarded over $1 million to develop a urine-based Lyme disease test.
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How Smartphone Swabs May Offer Convenient Toxicology Testing
A new study collected data on drug use by swabbing smartphone surfaces and analyzing residues. There are limitations to the method, however.
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Researchers Discover Urine-Based Test to Detect Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers developed a urine-based test utilizing whole genome sequencing to detect DNA fragments released by head and neck tumors.
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QuidelOrtho Adds Fentanyl Test to Its Vitros Systems
QuidelOrtho added the immunoassay for the qualitative detection of fentanyl to its Vitros systems to address the need for opioid testing.
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Nanostics Announces Collaboration to Develop Diagnostic Tools for Urological Diseases
Nanostics announced an agreement with Alberta Health Services to help drive diagnostic and prognostic innovations in urological care.
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New Screening Technique Rapidly Detects Drugs in Urine
The new drug screening technique can rapidly detect the presence of 40 forensically relevant drugs from urine samples.
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Keystone Lab Announces Addition of Tianeptine to Testing Menu
Tianeptine is often described as “gas-station dope” and products containing tianeptine commonly use the street names of “ZaZa” or “Tianna.”
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UTI Test Delivers Accuracy, Sustainability, and Flexibility
PathogenDx’s UTI test is built on its D3 Array Platform. The multiplex test has a quick turnaround time with less waste.
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Quest Diagnostics Launches 88-Compound Novel Psychoactive Substance Test Panel
The new panel from Quest tests for 88 compounds, and covers a broad array of drug classes, and other illicit additives.
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New Forensic Toxicology Tech for the Detection of Drugs of Abuse
This product design aims to transform workflows, expediting results for labs tasked to provide care for victims of drug-facilitated crimes.
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Urine Biomarkers Can Outperform Serum Biomarkers in Certain Diseases
Researchers reported the enhanced performance of urinary biomarkers compared to plasma biomarkers for disease detection.
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