US Adds Three Chinese Genomics Companies to Forced Labor Import Restrictions
The restrictions took effect Oct. 29, limiting US imports of goods produced by BGI Genomics, MGI Tech, and BGI Group over alleged ties to forced labor in China.
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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Names New President
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has appointed Catherine Jennings, former president of vascular therapies at Boston Scientific, as president. Jennings will lead global strategy and operations for the Danaher-owned clinical diagnostics company.
Lab Management
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CMS Releases Preliminary 2027 CLFS Rates as CAP Calls for Payment Reform
CMS has released preliminary 2027 CLFS rates, with data showing weighted median payment cuts for over 1,100 test codes; annual reductions are capped at 15% from 2027 to 2029 under current policy.
Accreditation
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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols for Breast Biomarkers and GIST Molecular Testing
The College of American Pathologists has updated 14 Cancer Protocols, mandating the Breast Phyllodes Tumor protocol for accreditation and revising breast biomarker and GIST molecular testing criteria, according to CAP.
Compliance
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Global Survey Finds Wide Inconsistencies in Bone Biomarker Testing Practices
A global survey of 231 labs in 41 countries, published by IOF and IFCC, reveals significant inconsistencies in bone biomarker testing methods, reference intervals, and quality assessments, highlighting a need for greater harmonization.
Proficiency Testing
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Managing Reagent Variation
Lot-to-lot reagent inconsistencies can have significant effects on patient test results.
Company News
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Baylor Genetics Named Lead Sequencing Partner for Florida Newborn Screening Pilot
Baylor Genetics has been named lead sequencing provider for Florida’s five-year Sunshine Genetics Pilot, which will use whole-genome sequencing to screen newborns for nearly 900 genetic conditions statewide.
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2026 Urinalysis Systems Comparison Guide
Urinalysis comparison guide featuring testing capabilities, technology, throughput, connectivity, sample capacity, and key specifications from leading systems.