Recent expert guidance emphasizes that proper pre-test preparation — from fasting correctly to timing sample collection — can significantly improve the accuracy of lab results and help avoid delays.

Proper preparation and collection techniques are key to getting accurate lab results. From fasting and hydration to mastering the correct order of draw, every step matters. Following these guidelines ...

Diagnostics, particularly blood cultures, play a key role in sepsis diagnosis. Best practices are well-known for collection, transport, and processing of blood cultures, but historically relatively ...

Effective diagnosis of genetic diseases depends on the skills of a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of clinical and laboratory experience. Three types of laboratory investigation can be ...