New research confirms that Beethoven had lead poisoning — but it didn’t kill him
To this day, no one knows for certain what caused the liver and kidney disease that led to Ludwig van Beethoven’s untimely death. However, a new letter to the editor in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM’s, formerly...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 6-May-2024 6:00 PM EDT
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ADLM releases guidance to help healthcare professionals navigate respiratory virus testing in a post-COVID world
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued a new guidance document that provides expert recommendations on fundamental areas of clinical testing for respiratory viral infections. As respiratory virus...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 2-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) opposes FDA ruling on laboratory developed tests; urges FDA to involve all stakeholders in modernization of laboratory developed test regulation in order to improve patient care
We at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) strongly disagree with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) decision to issue a final rule placing laboratory developed tests under duplicative FDA...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 29-Apr-2024 4:30 PM EDT

ADLM announces 2024 award winners; celebrates achievements in laboratory medicine
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 ADLM and Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Awards. Through this annual awards program, ADLM and its Academy...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Apr-2024 1:30 PM EDT

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) survey of clinical labs finds that FDA’s proposed laboratory developed tests rule would hinder pediatric care
Today, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) released the results of a survey the organization conducted to determine how the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed laboratory developed tests rule...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 9-Apr-2024 9:25 AM EDT

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) recommends to Congress that the regulation and modernization of clinical tests be managed by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee, CMS, and Congress
Statement attributable to: Octavia Peck Palmer, PhD President, Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC)
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 2-Apr-2024 2:55 PM EDT

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Submits Testimony to Congress Opposing FDA’s Proposed LDTs Rule
“Today, we at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) provided testimony to Congress regarding the impact of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed rule to impose FDA oversight on laboratory...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 21-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT

New Tuberculosis Test Could Improve TB Care Globally by Increasing Access to Testing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
A new tuberculosis (TB) test disclosed in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (formerly AACC’s) Clinical Chemistry journal would allow testing for TB treatment monitoring to occur outside of a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3)...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 14-Mar-2024 1:15 PM EDT
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Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Response to CMS Statement on FDA LDTs Proposed Rule
“We at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) were surprised to see a statement from Drs. Jeff Shuren and Dora Hughes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in support of the U.S. Food & Drug...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jan-2024 10:20 AM EST

Lapatinib Increases Overall Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients With HER2-Positive Circulating Tumor Cells
A new study shows that lapatinib, a drug used for the treatment of metastatic HER2-positive cancer, is associated with improved overall survival in patients with initially HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and HER2-positive circulating tumor...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 4-Jan-2024 2:55 PM EST
» Clinical Chemistry, Jan-2024 (Journal)

Advances in Liquid Biopsy That Are Poised to Improve Cancer Care Highlighted in Special Issue of ADLM’s Clinical Chemistry Journal
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (formerly AACC’s) Clinical Chemistry journal released a special issue today titled “Cancer: Biology and Diagnostics,” which presents a wide range of discoveries with the potential to...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 4-Jan-2024 2:50 PM EST
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Molecular Diagnostics Research That Could Transform Healthcare Featured in the January Issue of ADLM’s The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
Molecular diagnostics is a powerful branch of laboratory medicine that examines the fundamental genetic and biochemical components of life to provide invaluable insights into health and disease.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 3-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
» The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, Jan-2024 (Journal)

Lessons Learned From ADLM’s COVID Immunity Study Could Improve Research on Future Pandemics
A special report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM’s, formerly AACC’s) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the design, operations, and methodology of the COVID Immunity Study, a...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 7-Dec-2023 1:30 PM EST
» The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, Dec-2023 (Journal)

Strategies Behind Near-Zero COVID-19 Incidence in NBA “Bubble” Published in ADLM’s The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
A report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (formerly AACC’s) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the strategies used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to limit COVID-19...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 30-Oct-2023 1:00 PM EDT
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Advances in Big Data for Precision Medicine, Novel Technologies to Determine a Pathogen’s Susceptibility to Antibiotics, the Microbiome’s Impact on Childhood Undernutrition, and More Draw Nearly 20,000 Attendees to 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting
The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly AACC, welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo from July 23-27. At this year’s special meeting celebrating...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 27-Jul-2023 2:20 PM EDT

Breaking Research on Advances in Drug Testing for Marijuana and Fentanyl
Two studies featured today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo highlight advances that could boost the accuracy of marijuana tests and provide vital information for addressing the opioid epidemic.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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New Research Shows Promising Possibilities for At-Home Testing to Detect Sexually Transmitted Infections
Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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Breaking Research Sheds Light on COVID, Flu, and RSV Co-infections
Today, at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, scientists will present new data about rates of co-infections with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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Artificial Intelligence Models Predict Multiple Sclerosis, Detect Contaminated Lab Samples
A new artificial intelligence model can predict people’s risk of multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, potentially enabling quicker treatment, according to research revealed today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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ADLM Announces 2023 Top Corporate Supporter Award Recipients and Thanks Them for Invaluable Support
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Top Corporate Supporter Award.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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Histo-Click Specimen Containers
For histology and cytology applications, including storage and transport of tissues and samples
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 30-Sep-2021 3:35 PM EDT

SCIENION and Pictor Limited Partner to Commercialize High-Throughput SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing System to Support Ongoing Fight Against Pandemic
Today SCIENION, a BICO company, announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with diagnostic biotechnology company Pictor Limited to commercialize a high throughput SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing system. In the collaboration, the two...
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 28-Sep-2021 11:50 AM EDT

Expanding diagnostics business: SCHOTT signs agreement to acquire Applied Microarrays Inc.
SCHOTT MINIFAB, a subsidiary of SCHOTT that develops and manufactures microfluidic devices for point-of-care and life sciences consumables, has had a long-standing close customer relationship with Applied Microarrays Inc. (AMI). Together, they...
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 28-Sep-2021 11:15 AM EDT

20/20 GeneSystems Launches First Accelerator Facility for Innovative Clinical Lab Tests
20/20 GeneSystems, Inc., (“20/20”), announced the launch of its Clinical Lab Innovation Axcellerator (CLIAx), believed to be the first shared CLIA laboratory facility geared to helping diagnostic test innovators worldwide substantially reduce...
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 28-Sep-2021 9:40 AM EDT

New antibody detection platform offers accelerated multiplex detection of antibodies against pathogens or autoantibodies against biomarkers
Veravas has announced the development of its VeraPrep™ Antibody Detection Kit, a new development platform that provides scientists with a state-of-the-art research tool to detect and measure immunoglobulins against new and emerging pathogens.
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 28-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT

Hamilton and Rhinostics Reinvent Rapid Swab-Based Sample Workflows from Collection to Processing
Rhinostics and Hamilton are combining their respective strengths to improve the speed and quality of nasal sample workflows. As a result of automating swab decapping and assay plate layout, laboratories can drop labor costs by 90% while increasing...
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 28-Sep-2021 8:00 AM EDT

TE Connectivity acquires three life science development and manufacturing firms; expands reach into IVD, point of care and microfluidics segments
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has acquired three companies focused on microfluidic cartridge and blister reagent package development, usability testing, clinical research and manufacturing. The companies are Toolbox...
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 26-Sep-2021 12:00 AM EDT

Clip Health (formerly Luminostics) Announces Company Rebranding, Immediate Product Pipeline
Clip Health has rebranded from Luminostics ahead of exciting product launches this fall.
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 25-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT

MESSE DÜSSELDORF TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL “MEDICAlliance” PORTFOLIO AT AACC 2021
MEDICA 2021 trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 24-Sep-2021 4:05 PM EDT

Protecting Clinical Output from Water Risks
When lives are at stake, there is no margin for error.
– 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program | 23-Sep-2021 4:20 PM EDT