Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) survey finds that FDA’s final laboratory developed tests rule will hinder patient care for underserved communities
Today, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) released the latest results from an ongoing survey that ADLM has been conducting to determine how the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) final laboratory...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 5-Sep-2024 3:25 PM EDT

ADLM publishes new guidance on lipid testing to improve care for patients with cardiovascular disease
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued expert guidance on lipid tests, which measure blood levels of fats and cholesterol to help assess a patient’s risk of heart disease and stroke. By giving...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 3-Sep-2024 3:50 PM EDT

Expert insights on laboratory developed tests, the consequences of ending abortion protection, health equity, and more draw 18,000 attendees to ADLM 2024
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC), welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) from July 28-August 1. The meeting featured...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 1-Aug-2024 11:45 AM EDT

New research shows how machine learning could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma and sepsis
Exciting research at the frontier of artificial intelligence and data science in laboratory medicine was presented today at ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo).
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
» ADLM 2024 (Meeting)

New test can detect patients’ risk of harmful side effects from Alzheimer's drugs
Today at ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo), researchers will present data on a novel test that predicts whether Alzheimer’s patients are genetically predisposed to side effects from anti-amyloid drugs, a...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
» ADLM 2024 (Meeting)

Novel study reveals that a surprising number of pregnant people are using cannabis — and need to be informed of its risks
Breaking research shows that rates of cannabis use during pregnancy are far higher than previously thought, a finding that could improve efforts to identify pregnant cannabis users and inform them of potential risks.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
» ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) (Meeting)

Breaking research on the use of race in prenatal screens, health outcomes of HIV-exposed children could advance healthcare for underserved populations
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that there is an insufficient basis for incorporating race in prenatal screening for birth defects. In a second, separate study, researchers have found that HIV-exposed uninfected children are at higher...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
» ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) (Meeting)

ADLM announces 2024 Top Corporate Supporter Award recipients and thanks them for their vital backing
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Top Corporate Supporter Award, a distinction given to companies and organizations that generously support the association...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT

The consequences of ending abortion protection, the patient perspective on laboratory developed tests, health equity, and more to be explored at ADLM 2024
At ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo) in Chicago, more than 300 experts will present cutting-edge research and technology that will shape the future of laboratory medicine and improve patient care.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
» ADLM 2024 (Meeting)

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) supports Rep. Cassidy’s letter asking the FDA to explain how it plans to abide by the recent Supreme Court decision curtailing the power of federal agencies
On June 28, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine and reinforced that Congress and the courts are responsible for writing and interpreting laws, respectively, not federal agencies.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 2-Jul-2024 2:30 PM EDT

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) elects new leaders to serve terms starting in August 2024
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is pleased to announce that Paul Jannetto, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, MT(ASCP), has been elected to serve on the ADLM board of directors as president-elect starting in August 2024....
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 2-Jul-2024 11:00 AM EDT

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) honors Representatives John Joyce, MD, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers for their commitment to ensuring that patients have access to high quality clinical tests
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) is pleased to announce that Representatives John Joyce, MD (R-Pa.), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) are the recipients of ADLM’s Outstanding Legislator Awards for the...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 27-Jun-2024 1:35 PM EDT

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) survey finds that FDA’s final laboratory developed tests rule will impede the fight against the U.S.’s drug epidemic
Today, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) released the results of a survey that ADLM conducted to determine how the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) final laboratory developed tests rule will impact...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 25-Jun-2024 2:55 PM EDT

Minimally invasive blood collection could advance health equity for people experiencing homelessness
A new study demonstrates that minimally invasive blood collection devices could increase the participation of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in public health studies and clinical research.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 6-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
» Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, Jun-2024 (Journal)

MEDIA ADVISORY - Webinar: The U.S. FDA’s rule on LDTs – What it means for you
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long sparked controversy with its proposals to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices.
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 3-Jun-2024 10:20 AM EDT

Use of maternal race in prenatal screens for spina bifida is needed to ensure equitable medical care
Breaking research demonstrates that clinical labs should account for the self-reported race of pregnant individuals when screening for spina bifida and other open neural tube defects. This finding, which was presented today in the Association for...
– American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) | 23-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
» Clinical Chemistry, May-2024 (Journal)

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
» Clinical Chemistry, May-2024 (Journal)

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

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