Pseudohyperkalemia is a long-recognized phenomenon wherein serum potassium levels are found to be elevated compared to correlated plasma potassium levels in the same patient. True hyperkalemia is associated with conditions such as renal failure or large-scale tissue trauma and can be life threatening. As such, mitigating pseudohyperkalemia is essential, especially for facilities that utilize multiple ... read more

The majority of hospital-based laboratories in this country operate outreach programs with varying levels of effectiveness and success. As the evolution toward health system and integrated delivery network formation continues, the concept of outreach is likewise evolving into in-reach. Regardless of the title this activity bears, the benefits to the laboratory and institution can be substantial. ... read more

For a brief historical perspective, the first report on the presence of nucleic acids in human plasma was published in 1948,1 and in 1965, it was postulated that the metastatic spread of cancer may possibly be favored by circulation of tumorigenic DNA in the bloodstream.2 A decade later, it was revealed that blood DNA levels increased in cancer patients with high tumor burden and suggested that cell-free ... read more

Sentinel Next from Argus Labs automates the recording of laboratory refrigerator and freezer temperatures. If a device goes out of range, the system will provide immediate notification to help prevent product loss. All data and corrective actions are recorded according to regulatory requirements, and the WiFi-enabled sensors can utilize any existing WiFi 802.11b/g/n network to communicate with a ... read more

The high regard given to superheroes is readily apparent to anyone who has gone to the movies of late or is exposed to young children. Stalwarts such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Captain America are more popular than ever, and while these imaginary characters continue to delight us well past childhood, as we grow into our professional lives, the idea of a superhero can take on a very different ... read more