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A New Powerful Web Search Experience
BY Editorial Team |October 7 2024
3 min read
Beckman Coulter is thrilled to introduce a revolutionary new web search experience, empowering you to find information faster, making your searches more productive than ever before.
Bacterial Resistance: Actions from the Core Microbiology Lab
BY Deise Y. Rojas |September 23 2024
3 min read
Learn from our MicroTeam some “MicroTips” about the critical role of the microbiology laboratory for patients, reporting, and the larger impact to antimicrobial stewardship.
Alzheimer’s disease: Challenges to diagnosis and the emerging treatment landscape
BY Arindam Ghosh, MBBS, PhD |September 19 2024
5 min read
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. The prevalence of this debilitating disease is expected to continue to rise in the coming years as the global population ages, making it an increasingly important global public health issue.
Ready. Set. CLIA 2024!
BY Editorial Team |July 11 2024
5 min read
The 2024 CLIA proposed acceptance limits for proficiency testing will be implemented January 2025.* Are you ready?
How High Sensitivity Testing Has Revolutionized Cardiac Care
BY Dr. Lindsay Sun, M.D., M.S. |June 27 2024
5 min read
Each year, millions of patients visit the Emergency Department with chest pain. Incorporating high-sensitivity troponin testing is essential for detecting cardiac damage.
Using Anti-Müllerian Hormone to Determine Ovarian Reserve
BY Dr. Lindsay Sun, M.D., M.S. |May 9 2024
5 min read
Globally, infertility impacts millions of couples. For women, one challenge can be a lack of ovulation. Learn how AMH testing is used to determine egg reserve and help couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
Enhancing Quality in Clinical Laboratories with Six Sigma
BY Mark Holland, Ph.D. |April 26 2024
5 min read
In the fast-paced world of clinical laboratories, accuracy and precision are of utmost importance. The sigma metric has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing assay performance, comparing instruments, and optimizing quality control schemes. Learn more about the impact of Six Sigma in enhancing quality and reducing errors.
The evolution of high-sensitivity HIV diagnostic testing
BY Dr. Lindsay Sun, M.D., M.S. |April 18 2024
5 min read
High-sensitivity diagnostic immunoassay testing is vital for meeting the increased HIV testing demands and enabling earlier treatment, which may curb viral transmissions by detecting infections sooner.
New PLA Code for Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) Marker
BY Beckman Coulter |April 8 2024
2 min read
The American Medical Association designated MDW with a PLA code. This important milestone reflects the proprietary and novel aspects of MDW as a marker that helps to establish risk of severe infection and sepsis in adult ED patients.
What is Sensitivity vs Specificity?
BY Arindam Ghosh, MBBS, PhD |March 7 2024
4 min read
Sensitivity vs specificity, PPV/NPV, and likelihood ratios are vital indicators for accurate clinical decisions. Learn the basics!
Celebrating Women in Science
BY Editorial Team |March 5 2024
5 min read
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.
How Bacteria Become Antibiotic Resistant
BY Lynn Boyer BA, Mlt (Ascp), CLT (Hew) |November 1 2023
5 min read
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.
Sepsis & the Immune System: The Connection
BY Anastasija Slapina |September 25 2023
5 min read
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.
Two Hearts on World Heart Day
BY Zivjena Vucetic, M.D., Ph.D. |September 21 2023
3 min read
As the world recognizes World Heart Day on September 29, we at Beckman Coulter are focusing on cardiac health and celebrating how awareness and access to accurate diagnostic care saved the lives of two of our team members.
What’s Hidden at the Edge?
BY Ahmed Bentahar, M.D., Ph.D. |August 4 2023
5 min read
What can PBS review reveal? Explore the secrets of the peripheral blood smear’s feathered edge.
Humanitarian Crises, Migration, and AMR: A Global Approach to Changing Resistance Patterns
BY Hannah Baer |July 20 2023
5 min read
With 100 million+ people displaced worldwide, ongoing refugee resettlements and migration patterns bring new challenges in infectious disease control–and how we combat AMR globally.
Behind the Scenes: Making of the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer Launch Video
BY Editorial Team |June 28 2023
5 min read
Behind the scenes story of how our team created a video to introduce the DxI 9000 analyzer in a creative and memorable way.
Best Practices in Laboratory Maintenance
BY Jessica Tubman |May 15 2023
5 min read
Review a history of maintenance in the laboratory, dive into some common challenges, and learn best practices for maximizing its benefits while minimizing the time it takes.
Five Ways Busy Laboratory Staff are Improving Laboratory Efficiency to Focus on What Matters Most
BY Jessica Tubman |May 15 2023
5 min read
In an era of decreased staffing and increased testing, laboratorians are learning new ways to improve efficiency and productivity to drive quality patient outcomes.
The Benefits of Cloud Middleware
BY Olivier Goudon |May 2 2023
3 min read
Learn how cloud-based middleware enables more efficient use of laboratory automation and, subsequently, healthcare delivery.
Concentrating on Our Planet
BY Eric Pabon |April 17 2023
4 min read
We are dedicated to protecting our natural resources through new laboratory innovation—positively impacting the world around us. Learn how we’re fulfilling this promise with our new DxH Concentrated ECO Diluent.
A Picture Worth More Than a Thousand Words
BY Ahmed Bentahar, M.D., Ph.D. |March 28 2023
3 min read
Transform the way you see, work and diagnose with the Scopio’s Full Field-PBS™ Application, a standardized approach to enhanced cell visibility.
Advancements for the Hematology Laboratory
BY Linda Garlaus |March 24 2023
4 min read
New and better solutions for the hematology laboratory were at the center of a virtual roundtable, led by CAP TODAY publisher Bob McGonnagle. Here, Linda Garlaus MT ASCP Senior Manager for Hematology Product Management shares her insights.
At the Heart of International Women’s Day
BY Zivjena Vucetic, M.D., Ph.D. |March 23 2023
3 min read
On March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day recognizing women’s achievements and helping to forge a gender-equal world. Yet on this day of recognition, we at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics are keenly aware of how the differences or inequities between women and men impact diagnostic care.
Celebrating Our Inspiring Women During Women’s History Month
BY Editorial Team |March 7 2023
5 min read
At Beckman Coulter, we believe Conversation Matters when it comes to strengthening our culture of belonging. We are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month!
Celebrating our Team Members During Black History Month
BY Editorial Team |February 1 2023
3 min read
At Beckman Coulter, we believe Conversation Matters when it comes to strengthening our culture of belonging. We are proud to celebrate Black History Month by sharing the voices and perspectives of some of our Black team members.
The Importance of Mean Platelet Volume
BY Elena Sukhacheva, Ph.D. |November 23 2022
3 min read
Mean Platelet Volume is the average volume of individual platelets and is derived from the platelet histogram. Learn more about how this parameter is used in disease diagnosis.
Why Antimicrobials Must Be Handled With Care
BY Scottia Jauregui |November 11 2022
4 min read
Antimicrobial resistant pathogens are on the rise, driven by overuse, misuse and agricultural use of the drugs designed to kill them.
Improve daily QC processing workflow on the DxC 700 AU
BY Julie (Sompong) Medina |November 2 2022
2 min read
Laboratories are looking for ways to improve the QC workflow, reduce time and eliminate errors without compromising on the accuracy and timeliness of producing patient results.
Leverage Laboratory Efficiency with a Total Quality System
BY Shrey Prajapati And Suzanne Powers |September 26 2022
2 min read
With high-quality assays, Six Sigma metrics, and service excellence, your laboratory can realize its mission of providing high-quality, affordable health care services that will improve your members health and the communities you serve.
Bringing the Future of Hematology 100X Closer
BY Editorial Team |September 22 2022
3 min read
With their end-to-end digital workflow for PBS, Scopio Labs is transforming hematology cell analysis. Learn how our partnership is enhancing clinical workflows and shaping the future of hematology.
Celebrating our Team Members of Hispanic Descent
BY Editorial Team |September 15 2022
3 min read
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by putting the spotlight on several of our Hispanic and Latin American descent team members from around the world.
Antipsychotic Drug Monitoring for Serious Mental Illness
BY Editorial Team |September 15 2022
3 min read
Antipsychotic drugs are often prescribed for those with serious mental illness (SMI). Monitoring blood levels of these medications ensures patient compliance and appropriate care.
What is Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) and What Role Does It Play in the Early Detection of Sepsis?
BY Ahmed Bentahar, M.D., Ph.D. |September 1 2022
3 min read
A large unmet clinical need for the early detection of sepsis exists. MDW is a novel, regulatory-cleared biomarker intended to meet this need.
Serious Mental Illness: A Brief History
BY Editorial Team |August 26 2022
5 min read
Only recently has serious mental illness (SMI) been considered as something other than possession or sorcery and treated with appropriate medications.
DxU Iris Nominated for the SelectScience Scientists' Choice Awards®
BY Editorial Team |July 12 2022
1 min read
Laboratory scientists around the world are invited to vote for the Best New Clinical Product of 2021.
The DxA Family is 100 members strong – and GROWING!
BY Efie Tsikou |June 8 2022
5 min read
Laboratory automation addresses lab shortages and increases accuracy. Beckman Coulter is dedicated to Automation for All, and recently, we celebrated the 100th installation of our DxA Family of Clinical Laboratory Automation Systems.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
BY Editorial Team |May 27 2022
5 min read
During the month of May, we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by putting the spotlight on several of our associates of Asian descent.
Address lab shortages by automating routine tasks
BY Editorial Team |April 11 2022
3 min read
Laboratory staffing shortages continue to plague hospitals. To save resources, many labs are turning to automation, allowing technicians to focus on critical areas of the lab to improve quality and accelerate TAT.
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