COVID-19 testing, despite supply chain issues: The MLO survey results illustrate how labs are coping with SARS-CoV-2.

• Authors : Wilson, Linda

Subjects: *COVID-19 testing; *MEDICAL screening; *PATHOLOGICAL laboratoriesUNITED States

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Jul2020, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p27-31. 5p.

• Abstract: The article offers insight to Medical Laboratory Observer's third State of the Industry survey, which focuses on disease management and testing for ...

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COVID-19 testing and the revenue cycle.

• Authors : Wilson, Linda

Subjects: *COVID-19 testing; *AUTOMATION; *EPIDEMICS

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Jun2020, Vol. 52 Issue 6, p20-23. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the challenges and issues faced by laboratories with COVID-19 testing programs in the U.S. with respect to ...

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COVID-19 and cytokine storm syndrome.

• Authors : Levy, H. Roma; Sanchez, Claudio I. Suarez

Subjects: BIOMARKERS; CYTOKINES; EPIDEMICS

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Jun2020, Vol. 52 Issue 6, p8-14. 6p.

• Abstract: The article discusses COVID-19 disease and how its severe cases relate to cytokine storm syndrome (CSS). Also cited are the normal ...

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How lab diagnostics can support COVID-19 patient management.

• Authors : Jones, Justin E.¹

Subjects: *COVID-19 testing; *CONTINUING education units; *COVID-19

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Jan2021, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p8-12. 4p.

• Abstract: The article offers tips on how lab diagnostics can support COVID-19 patient management. Topics include the impact of the

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Independent controls add value to qualitative COVID-19 antibody tests.

• Authors : Garrett, Patricia E.¹

Subjects: *IMMUNOGLOBULIN analysis; *EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements; *COVID-19 testing

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p34-38. 3p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on controls for qualitative tests monitoring the accuracy and precision at the cutoff or the medical decision point. Topics include ...

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Hyperglycemia associated with hospitalization for severe COVID-19 infection.

• Authors : Lohmann, Thomas P.; Wagner, Matthew C.

Subjects: DIABETES complications; OBESITY complications; BEHAVIOR modification

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Nov2020, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p8-14. 5p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on the risk factors of diabetes mellitus (DM) and uncontrolled hyperglycemia. Topics include acknowledging the diabetes being linked to comorbidities ...

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Key challenges of training for lab safety and COVID-19 effects.

• Authors : Silva, Brenda

Subjects: CLINICAL competence; LABOR demand; LABORATORY infections

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Oct2020, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p16-20. 3p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on challenges of training for laboratory safety and COVID-19 effects. It mentions emergence of SARS-CoV-2

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Research into the long-term impact of COVID-19 is essential.

• Authors : Wilson, Linda

Subjects: *MEDICAL research; *COVID-19

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Oct2020, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p4-4. 2/3p.

• Abstract: In this article, the author discusses the importance of research into the long-term impact of COVID-19. Topics discussed include

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Simple blood test can predict severity of COVID-19 for some patients.

Subjects: *SEVERITY of illness index; *COVID-19

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p7-7. 1/3p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on simple blood test predicting the severity of COVID-19 for some patients. Topics include discovering evidence ...

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Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported.

Subjects: *COVID-19UNITED States

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Aug2020, Vol. 52 Issue 8, p7-7. 1/4p.

• Abstract: The article highlights the report of Pennsylvania State University and epidemiologists on the undocumation of COVID-19 infection rate due to testing ...

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