Clinical care

Anthony Whetton, Director of the Stoller Biomarker Discovery Centre, Manchester, UK

One of the most pressing issues in laboratory medicine is lab test result harmonization

A new study shows that CAPN1 mutations may be causative for hereditary spastic paraplegia

Early-capture testing detects presymptomatic HIV infections for treatment and prevention

Theranos is currently fighting for its life - but its story may not be over yet…

How immunohistochemical analysis can help navigate the complexities of breast pathology

A new approach to colorectal cancer screening may increase both accuracy and patient compliance

We can argue about how many diagnostic errors happen each year, but we can’t deny that there are too many of them. And when one of those errors is ours, denial is especially inappropriate – but how many of us feel comfortable about a confessional with the patient? In the first installment of a two-part feature, we examine the difficulties around disclosure and communication of diagnostic errors.

Laboratory professionals need to be involved in the total testing process to improve patient outcomes and avoid harm

Founder Elizabeth Holmes admits that direct-to-consumer testing company Theranos’ technology doesn’t work – and wasn’t often used