Whose Role Is It, Anyway? Ensuring Correct Genomic Variant Nomenclature in Published Literature
Clin Chem. 2026 Apr 13:hvag031. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvag031. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41973974 | DOI:10.1093/clinchem/hvag031
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Performance, Safety, and Patient Experience of an Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device: A Multicenter Trial
Clin Chem. 2026 Apr 10:hvag029. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvag029. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Automated phlebotomy has the potential to improve patient outcomes and address phlebotomist workforce challenges. The Autonomous Blood Drawing Optimization and Performance Testing trial (ADOPT, ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05878483) assesses performance, safety, and patient experience of an autonomous robotic phlebotomy device (ARPD) that utilizes multimodal … Read more
A seven-year review of the RCPAQAP dried bloodspot external quality assurance programNatasha Robbinson April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-0478. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41979518 | DOI:10.1515/cclm-2026-0478
Feasibility of improving sLe(a)/CA 19-9 harmonization by recalibration: a simulation study using three EQA programsHuub H van Rossumon April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-0155. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The CA 19-9 tumor marker measures the sialylated Lewis a blood group antigen (sLe(a)) expressed on circulating proteins. CA 19-9 is primarily used to monitor pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Studies have demonstrated the lack of comparability of CA 19-9 assays. … Read more
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Typing of a Deceased Individual with an Extensive Blood Transfusion History: A Case Reporton April 16, 2026 at 12:56 pm
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2026 Source: Practical Laboratory Medicine Author(s): Bea G. Gallardo, Minerva D. Sagum, Miriam Ruth M. Dalet, Nelvie Fatima Jane A. Soliven, Paul Ryan L. Sales, Jazelyn M. Salvador, Maria Corazon A. De Ungria, Gayvelline C. Calacal
Linc00261: A potential liquid biopsy biomarker for colorectal cancer early detection and prognosison April 16, 2026 at 12:56 pm
Publication date: 1 June 2026 Source: Clinica Chimica Acta, Volume 588 Author(s): Doaa Fathi, Mohamed Bakr Zaki, Ahmed I. Abulsoud, Tohada M. AL-Noshokaty, Amal Fawzy, Nehal I. Rizk
MassARRAY-based targeted detection of SLC22A5 mutations: A feasibility study for secondary screening of primary carnitine deficiency in newbornson April 16, 2026 at 12:56 pm
Publication date: 1 June 2026 Source: Clinica Chimica Acta, Volume 588 Author(s): Lifei Gong, Jinqi Zhao, Lulu Li, Wei Liu, Zhihui Wan, Yue Tang, Shunan Wang, Bolun Cai, Yufei Zhao, Yuanyuan Kong
Metrological traceability enters the boardroom of IVD-manufacturersChrista Cobbaerton April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-0535. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41965231 | DOI:10.1515/cclm-2026-0535
A simplified multitarget stool test for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous lesion detectionShuizhi Xuon April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-0236. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Multitarget stool tests are approved for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Here we developed a multitarget stool test based on the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and two (NDRG4 and SDC2) DNA methylation markers with a simple calling algorithm. METHODS: FIT, quantitative … Read more
Analytical and clinical performance of the Flash10 molecular point-of-care system for detection of influenza A and B virusesSheng Zengon April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-0093. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the analytical performance and clinical workflow efficiency of the Flash10 molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) system for the detection of influenza A (FluA) and influenza B (FluB) viruses. METHODS: Throat swab specimens from 178 individuals presenting with influenza-like symptoms … Read more