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Clinical Chemistry Podcast

This free monthly podcast is offered by Clinical Chemistry. Clinical Chemistry is the leading forum for peer-reviewed, original research on innovative practices in today's clinical laboratory.

Nov 13, 2014

In August 2014, the first patient with the Ebola virus disease arrived in the United States and was transported to Emory Hospital in Atlanta. While hospitals and laboratories knew that it was only a matter of time before this occurred, subsequent experience has shown that not all institutions in the U.S. were equally...


Nov 4, 2014

Thrombosis and bleeding are among the foremost causes of morbidity and mortality, and the recent introduction of novel anticoagulants, anti-thrombotic, and hemostatic drugs has increased the need for rapid and accurate assessment of their activities. While the usual laboratory assessment of hemostasis, such...


Nov 4, 2014

Using prohibited substances to enhance performance in sports, often referred to as doping, is a practice that's been with us all of recorded history. In ancient time, athletes or combatants were often supplied diets and supplements considered beneficial to enhance their performance.


Nov 4, 2014

Turnaround times are often long in PCR-based tests because multiple reactions are usually performed in parallel using programmable thermal cyclers. These methods typically use a single protocol, placing constraints on assay design.