MLO - Medical Laboratory Observer

08/15/2025

While reviewing proficiency test results for hemoglobin A1c, you observe your laboratory’s values are consistently lower than expected. Which of the following is the most likely source of error? hare your response here: https://bit.ly/3J7y1O4.

08/13/2025

Test smarter, not harder: Boosting quality and reducing avoidable costs through laboratory stewardship is our August CE article! Passing scores of 70 percent or higher are eligible for 1 contact hour of P.A.C.E. credit. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3J0CEJZ.

To take the test online go HERE. For more information, visit the Continuing Education tab. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Define laboratory diagnostic stewardship. 2. Describe outcomes...

08/11/2025

Our annual State of the Industry survey on Molecular Diagnostics in the Clinical Lab is now open through September 4! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey: https://bit.ly/4m8OAYP. We plan to publish these survey results in the MLO November 2025 issue.

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08/09/2025

Forty hospitals and health systems were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025. Find out which Forty healthcare organizations made the list: https://bit.ly/45aRINM.

Forty hospitals and health systems were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025.  Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista...

08/08/2025

Our August 2025 issue is here! 🎊 Have you read it yet? Articles include a CE on diagnostic stewardship; our annual State of the Industry (SOI) survey on disease management; the point of point of care testing; high-reliability safety in the lab; and more!

Additionally, our August Lab Innovator is Cecil James M. Buguis, DHSc, MSc, MBA, CTTS, MLS(ASCPi)cm, Laboratory Director at Winkler County Hospital District in Kermit, Texas. 🔬

Read it here: https://www.mlo-online.com/magazine/78622.

MLO is a monthly magazine that provides expert content for clinical lab professionals, including continuing education, best practices, diagnostic techniques, and product spotlights.

08/01/2025

Do you have a proficiency testing question? No matter is too big or too small for the Dear API Abby experts! Share your most important proficiency testing conundrums at editor@mlo-online.com. More info here: https://bit.ly/4ftsY5t

Submit your proficiency testing questions now!

07/28/2025

💡 Have you read this MLO exclusive interview with Lisa-Jean Clifford, President at Gestalt Diagnostics yet? Read our July Lab Innovator here: https://bit.ly/4eScrck.

The projected employment needs for pathologists are expected to grow by 5% through 2033 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, there are shortages and ...

07/17/2025

🔬 Leadership Spotlight: Lisa-Jean Clifford is our July Lab Innovator! As an industry expert and MLO Editorial Advisory Board member, Lisa-Jean shares her insights on how technology can transform lab operations in this Q&A with Editor-in-Chief Christina Wichmann: https://bit.ly/4eScrck

07/16/2025

Have you taken our July CE yet? Evolving paradigms in diabetes diagnosis and classification: ADA standards of care 2025 and the use of artificial intelligence by Rajasri Chandra, MS, MBA is live on our website. https://bit.ly/3GGsJbq.

To take the test online go HERE. For more information, visit the Continuing Education tab. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the pathophysiologies in the classifications of diabetes...

07/14/2025

The ADLM 2025 countdown is ON! Take our fun poll and let us know what you are most excited about: https://www.mlo-online.com/ADLM2025poll.

The Associaton for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) annual meeting is happening July 27-31 in Chicago, IL. Will you be there? Take our poll and let us know what you...

07/11/2025

Chapter 5 of the State Operations Manual (SOM), Complaint Procedures, has been revised, according to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read about the key updates here: https://bit.ly/3IlMoOt.

Chapter 5 of the State Operations Manual (SOM), Complaint Procedures, has been revised, according to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Key updates: Subsections...

06/30/2025

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