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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.

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.

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 FDA-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.

Is There a Need for Urinalysis Validation Software?
BY Editorial Team |January 18 2022
2 min read
Are you considering urinalysis validation software for your laboratory? Learn how it’s been proven to shorten TAT and improve work efficiency.

The Need for High-sensitivity Troponin on Grey’s Anatomy
BY Editorial Team |December 24 2021
2 min read
On an episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, the need for hsTnI becomes a reality for one character as she experiences a near-misdiagnosed heart attack. Read more.

The Top 10 of 2021
BY Editorial Team |December 21 2021
4 min read
With 2021 drawing to a close, take a look at top educational and informative content pieces of 2021 from Beckman Coulter.

Automation for All
BY Editorial Team |November 8 2021
4 min read
With solutions available for every sized lab, automation is now a necessity to optimize patient care.

Go to the Next Level with 5-Part Differential Hematology Analyzers
BY Editorial Team |October 20 2021
5 min read
Low-volume labs rely on 3-part differential hematology analyzers. However, there’s growing interest in 5-part differential hematology analyzers. Learn why.

Avoiding Disruptions in Laboratory Workflow During Challenging Times
BY Editorial Team |September 29 2021
5 min read
Today’s laboratories face many disruptions in workflow that delay patient care. Learn how automated urinalysis solutions can free-up time consuming bottlenecks.

‘Friends’ Actor James Michael Tyler Speaks Out on The Importance of Early Prostate Cancer Detection
BY Editorial Team |September 23 2021
2 min read
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, ‘Friends’ actor James Michael Tyler emphasizes the importance of early detection. Learn more about prostate cancer screening options.

Making an Impact Together
BY Editorial Team |September 15 2021
5 min read
Join us this month as our colleagues talk about experiencing one of our core values, The Best Team Wins, and two shared experiences that bond us together, Realize Your Potential and Make a Real Difference. From Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., our colleagues are finding satisfaction and happiness in working together to achieve results.

On the Line: Claudia Berthin
BY Editorial Team |September 1 2021
3 min read
Meet Claudia Berthin. Claudia has been working with the Customer Technical Support (CTS) team at Beckman Coulter for over seven years. By training, she is a medical lab technologist and has 32 years of experience in the field. Beckman Coulter’s CTS team is ready and prepared to help labs solve technical issues because they understand that with patient care every second counts.

Minimizing Laboratory Errors with Automation
BY Editorial Team |August 12 2021
3 min read
With staffing shortages, increased testing volumes and the need to improve turnaround time—labs are faced with the challenge of reducing errors. Learn how automation in the lab can play a key role in minimizing time-consuming and costly mistakes in the lab.

The Rising Problem of Drug Abuse and the Need for Detection that Matters
BY Editorial Team |August 10 2021
8 min read
Drug use around the world is on the rise and there is a demand for robust drug detection and monitoring solutions throughout institutions globally.

On the Line: Keith Adams
BY Editorial Team |August 4 2021
3 min read
Meet Keith Adams, a senior specialist on Beckman Coulter’s Customer Technical Support team. Keith provides technical support on urinalysis instruments by phone in the U.S., Canada, and sometimes parts of Europe and Australia.

Fully-Automated Urinalysis Launches at AACC
BY Editorial Team |July 12 2021
3 min read
Launch of the fully automated DxU Iris Workcell at the 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

Answering the Most Common HIV Test Questions
BY Editorial Team |July 6 2021
4 min read
Knowledge is power when it comes to HIV awareness. Take a deep dive with us into the most-asked HIV test questions.

On the Line: Ron Nagano
BY Editorial Team |June 29 2021
3 min read
Meet Ron Nagano, an Advanced Customer Technical Support Specialist based as a Remote CTS in California. He troubleshoots some of the most challenging issues for all the Beckman Coulter clinical chemistry product lines.

We’ve Been Shortlisted in the 2021 SelectScience Scientists' Choice Awards®
BY Editorial Team |May 28 2021
1 min read
Laboratory scientists across the globe are invited to vote for their favorite clinical products of 2020. Here’s how.

Body Fluids Analysis with Linearity Down to Zero
BY Editorial Team |May 7 2021
4 min read
Body fluid analysis is imperative for the diagnosis of many life-threatening diseases. Learn how to make the process more efficient for timely results.

Mass Antigen Testing: Alternatives to Efficient Diagnostic Testing During a Global Pandemic
BY Editorial Team |May 5 2021
4 min read
Antigen testing provides an efficient, cost-effective way to mass test for COVID-19 which is essential for hospitals. learn how one laboratory is using this test in their daily operation.

On the Line: Ana Amaro
BY Editorial Team |May 5 2021
3 min read
In line with Beckman Coulter’s mission of continuous improvement, Ana Amaro is always striving to find ways to make laboratory workflow more efficient.
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