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Latest Articles
Proving the Advantage of Total Lab Automation at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
BY Thomas Coulson |October 16 2025
5 min read
Read how total lab automation, backed by Advantaged Workflows, helped Worcestershire Royal Hospital improve turnaround times and much more.
Powering Advantaged Workflows at Adventist Health
BY Eric Pabon |October 9 2025
4 min read
Read how Adventist Health found the right hematology solutions and the right workflows to help them power efficiency and clinical confidence.
We are One: ADLM 2025 Clinical Lab Expo Highlights
BY Editorial Team |August 25 2025
5 min read
Immersed in the energy of Chicago, a dynamic ADLM 2025 brought together leading voices in clinical laboratory science, diagnostics innovation and disease management to exchange ideas and explore the future of patient care and scientific discovery. Held July 27-31, the conference set the stage for vibrant discussions about clinical AI integration, disease detection innovation, workflow optimization, and the growing impact of precision medicine on laboratory strategies and patient care.
The Value of Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) in Hematology
BY Elena Sukhacheva, Ph.D. |August 21 2025
5 min read
Once thrombocytopenia is detected, it can be complex to identify the underlying cause. Learn how Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) delivers reliable, evidence-backed insight while supporting confident, efficient, and cost-conscious lab operations.
HIV Clinical Insights: From Lab to Patient Care
BY Dr. Lindsay Sun, M.D., M.S. |July 10 2025
5 min read
HIV remains a significant public health concern worldwide, and diagnosis can be complicated. HIV presents with many of the same symptoms as other viral conditions, including COVID and the flu. Social (stigma), financial (cost), personal (fear) and system-wide (access) barriers exist for patients in need of testing. The time requirements to test for antibodies in the blood, and the layered nature of many current testing protocols influence the duration from exposure to diagnosis and treatment
Sickle Cell 101: Increasing Awareness and Understanding
BY Ahmed Bentahar, M.D., Ph.D. |June 19 2025
3 min read
In honor of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, we recognize Sickle Cell Disease, a condition that disproportionately affects people of African descent 1,2
Advancing Your Clinical Capabilities
BY Matt Maxfield |May 23 2025
5 min read
Explore real-world examples of how our solutions are helping advance clinical capabilities every day, all around the world.
Syphilis: Unveiling the Past and Present of a Persistent Disease
BY Tobin Efferen, MD, MS |April 30 2025
5 min read
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, has experienced a resurgence in recent years due to its association with risky sexual behaviors, inability to afford or reluctance to seek medical help, and its link to drug use
Syphilis Diagnostics: Then and Now
BY Tobin Efferen, MD, MS |April 30 2025
5 min read
Early detection through testing can help prevent the further transmission of syphilis and allow for timely treatment, reducing the risk of severe health complications of tertiary syphilis like organ damage and death.
Rising to the Challenge: Optimizing Lab Workflows at TriHealth
BY Chelsea Creech |April 18 2025
5 min read
Read how TriHealth found the right automation solutions and workflows for its growing labs, then watch the webinar to learn more.
A Sustainability Message from President Kevin O'Reilly
BY KEVIN O’REILLY, PRESIDENT, BECKMAN COULTER DIAGNOSTICS |April 17 2025
4 min read
We at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics view sustainability as a fundamental responsibility
that touches every aspect of our business.
Advantaged Workflows in Action: Hořice Hospital’s Story
BY Silvie Vaingátová |March 18 2025
4 min read
Learn how Hořice Hospital improved its laboratory workflows while illustrating key concepts of our Advantaged Workflows philosophy.
The Secrets of the Host Response to Infection
BY Melissa Naiman, PhD, EMT-B |March 3 2025
4 min read
Unlike traditional pathogen identification, host response to infection diagnostics also analyze biomarkers, changing how diseases are identified and treated.
Get to Know Advantaged Workflows
BY Matt Maxfield |February 21 2025
5 min read
It takes the right combination of efficiency, accuracy, technology, and clinical expertise to transform a workflow into a unique advantage—and we’re here to help find the right combination for you.
Blood-Based Biomarkers and the Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics
BY Mary Anne Sullivan Lofstrom, PhD |February 5 2025
4 min read
We sat down with our own Alzheimer’s disease and dementia subject matter expert, Dr. Arindam Ghosh, to learn the potential of blood-based biomarkers to transform the approach to Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management.
Exploring the Potential Role of Blood-Based Biomarkers in Identifying and Monitoring Alzheimer's Disease
BY Kinal Bhatt, MD, MPH |December 10 2024
5 min read
At the 2024 Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD 2024) conference in Madrid, Spain, discussed the promise of blood-based diagnostic biomarkers.
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.
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