In Memoriam: Elsa F. Quam, MT (ASCP)
In July, our dear colleague, Elsa Quam, passed away. Some of her laboratory friends share their reminiscences.
Guest Essay
Key Facts in Covid-19 Testing
Wayne Dimech provides a useful overview of SARS-Cov-2 testing and the COVID-19 illness. Wayne Dimech is Executive Manager, Scientific and Business Relations at NRL, Australia (NRL) in Melbourne. He is a recognized expert in infectious disease serology and laboratory quality.
Covid-19 Testing: Maintaining Quality in a State of Emergency
Wayne Dimech examines the quality - or lack thereof - of SARS-Cov-2 testing. Wayne Dimech is Executive Manager, Scientific and Business Relations at NRL, Australia (NRL) in Melbourne. He is a recognized expert in infectious disease serology and laboratory quality.
The Rong Regulation: Conflicts between NABL 112, CLSI EP23, and ISO 15189
During my last trip to India, I had the fortune to Dr Satish Ramanathan and Dr CN Srinivas of MIOT Hospitals, Chennai. They shared with me some unique challenges that laboratories face in India, namely the disconnect between the NABL 112, which is the local implementation of ISO 15189, and the other global standards and guidelines. Here are just a few of the discrepancies between NABL, CLSI EP23, and ISO 15189 that they have found.
CLSI EP15-A3: verification of precision and estimation of bias
We are pleased to have a guest essay explaining the latest in Method Verification, specifically the newest version of the CLSI guideline EP15 on Method Verification. For labs seeking a quick check to insure their methods are meeting manufacturer specifications, EP15 may be the right choice