Clinical metagenomics involves the genomic sequencing of all microorganisms in clinical samples ideally after depletion of human DNA to increase sensitivity and reduce turnaround times. Current human ...

Tools for rapid identification of novel and/or emerging viruses are urgently needed for clinical diagnosis of unexplained infections and pandemic preparedness. Here we developed and clinically ...

A new laboratory method developed by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons may now help physicians more quickly diagnose patients with suspected genetic ...

For patients with bacterial infections, the sooner they are treated with the appropriate antibiotics, the better they will fare. Current methods for determining which drugs might work for each patient ...

Medical laboratory scientists collect samples and perform lab tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform statistical analysis. Their work is crucial for clinicians to diagnose diseases.

Medical laboratory testing is the heartbeat of medicine. It provides critical data for physicians to diagnose and treat disease, dating back thousands of years. Unfortunately, laboratory medicine as a ...

Under the direction of a pathologist, clinical laboratory scientists perform laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues to aid in the diagnosis of disease and to assess responses to treatment. A ...

At this point in product development, acceleration is a natural urge. But while it’s tempting to prioritize speed, it’s ...

This page outlines the 2023-2024 degree requirements for Medical Laboratory Science. This page is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.

Welcome to the world inside the medical laboratory, a world where medical laboratory scientists and other laboratory professionals find answers to these questions and much more. This is the only ...

Saint Louis University's medical laboratory science certificate offers a certificate to become a medical laboratory professional to students who have an undergraduate degree in an alternate field and ...