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Vets in the Lab

An Ideal Match

For those men and women that fight for our country in the military, there may come a time after serving overseas to re-enter the civilian workforce and transition to a different career. For many, a career in the clinical laboratory is an attractive option.  Read more.

Service Agreement Contracts

When considering the purchase of new electronic laboratory equipment and corresponding equipment service agreements (synonymous with contract), the level of service required for the clinical diagnosticians needs to be determined first. There are countless factors to consider (i.e., budget dollars, service provider preferences, availability of in-house repair technicians) and numerous service providers to choose from that offer different products and service levels.  Read on for valuable advice.

Lab Coat Fashion

One lab sent us these photos of their National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week lab coat decorating contest and fashion show, and we just had to share them. Check out their clever designs and celebration tips, and get inspired to have your own contest next year.  Story and slideshow.

Free Virtual Conference

This online healthcare conference will cover the hottest clinical and molecular diagnostics topics, trends and technologies for medical laboratory administrators and professionals on May 23. Join us for educational sessions and exhibit halls from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Sessions include "Top 3 Trends in Clinical Labs;" "PT/INR Testing for Liver Patients;" "The Aging LIS;" "Multi-analyte Testing for Respiratory Viruses;" and "Integration of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology."  Register here.

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