What is Surveillance Testing and How Does it Work?
How does clinical lab surveillance testing differ from other types of COVID-19 testing? While individual diagnostic testing is primarily designed to track and verify COVID-19 positivity in those who have contracted the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, surveillance testing...
5 Things Every Successful Lab Training Program Needs
Whether adding new employees to your lab staff or training longtime associates on new methods, creating effective laboratory training programs is important. These programs will help your associates advance their skill sets and keep your lab running efficiently....
Navigating Medical Necessity for PCR Testing
It’s essential for referring providers considering large panel tests to grasp the nuances of Medicare National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) in order to effectively navigate medical documentation requirements. Without...
Experts Weigh in on FDA Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests
Last week, clinical lab experts and stakeholders were called before a Congressional subcommittee to continue the debate on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to expand oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). Discussion throughout the...
Lighthouse Acquires MJB Lab Consulting, Expanding Medical Leadership Services