New PLA Code for Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) Marker
BY Beckman Coulter |April 8 2024
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The American Medical Association designated MDW with a PLA code. This important milestone reflects the proprietary and novel aspects of MDW as a marker of severity of infection.
In celebration of International Day of Women & Girls in Science, International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, we spoke with a few of the innovative and inspiring women at Beckman Coulter.
Automated Urinalysis – A Quick and Simple Test to Identify a “Silent Killer”
BY PAUL MORRIS, MD |February 22 2024
3 min read
Automated urinalysis can play an important role in the early detection of many diseases including kidney disease, which is often noted as a “silent killer.” Learn how automated urinalysis works, the importance of urine microscopy, the formation and significance of urine casts and crystals, and how automated urinalysis can provide evidence of renal disease—even in asymptomatic patients.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, making common infections harder to treat. Learn some of the mechanisms by which bacteria become antibiotic resistant.
The human immune system is a remarkable defense mechanism designed to protect against a multitude of threats. When this sophisticated defense system goes awry and leads to a deadly condition known as sepsis, it becomes a critical medical emergency.
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