K.A.S. Laboratory Consulting

04/20/2022

A job well done! And, especially over the past two years exposing yourselves performing millions of Covid testing! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🔬🩸🧬🦠🧪🧫🌡

12/03/2021

There are only THREE instances you should be taking antibiotics. Strep Throat, Whooping Cough and a UTI. Please DO NOT insist or beg your doctor for antibiotics if you have not been diagnosed with either of those three! Antibiotic resistance is on the rise because of the mis-use. Don’t endanger yourself by taking antibiotics if not needed. Review the chart below!

11/15/2021

Use antibiotics wisely. Swipe left, read the symptoms/diagnosis then see if you would benefit from an antibiotic. The more you know!!

11/18/2020

To my fellow medical and clinical scientists performing these tests, I highly recommend this 4-part webinar.

This series of 4 LIVE webinars will help you to stay updated on key aspects of overcoming testing challenges, laboratory preparation, and emerging solutions in SARS-CoV-2 testing.

11/10/2020

Just think if EVERYONE followed these tips how most diseases wouldn’t be spread around... Including Covid!!

11/10/2020

A MUST READ educational piece for ALL my practicing nurses. This is why there are different tubes for each test and why you can’t pour blood from one tube to another! Now you’ll know why your specimen has been rejected for patient safety!!

Common sources and how to detect it Chemistry A sample arrives in your lab. It was collected by a certified professional, so it must be a good quality specimen, right? Not necessarily. Beyond ensuring adequate analytical performance of our instruments and assays, laboratorians must also be on the lo...

10/07/2020

Flu season is upon us!! Here are a few facts from last seasons rampage!
**During the 2019-2020 influenza season, CDC estimates that influenza was associated with 38 million illnesses, 18 million medical visits, 405,000 hospitalizations, and 22,000 deaths. The influenza burden was higher in young children (0-4 years) and adults (18-49 years) compared with a recent season with the 2017-2018 season, a recent season with high severity, and provides evidence to support how severe seasonal influenza can be at any age**
— keep in mind the many that had the influenza, but chose not get tested...

06/02/2020

Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
• Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Avoid touching your face
Learn more about staying safe and healthy at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.