Molecular Tumor Board: 14 year-old male with pilocytic astrocytoma harboring BRAF V600E mutation

Understanding advancements in employee drug testing: DOT approves oral fluid

Effective since June 1, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s new rule gives employers the option of using a urine or oral fluid test and indicates that oral fluid is permitted for all DOT modalities. It also has recently been approved for use by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in federal workplace drug testing programs. Read more about the DOT’s rules and regulations here.

Tried and tested: How health system­ partnerships unlock value in the laboratory

 

Maintaining a health system’s performance while addressing labor shortages and ever-evolving economic and regulatory pressures is harder than ever. In recent years, many large health systems have leveraged laboratory partnerships to optimize their workforce and supply chain, improve financial performance, and boost quality and access to care. 

Understanding chronic inflammation (and four ways you can manage it)

Inflammation is the result of your immune system’s response to injury or damage—a normal and healthy start to the body’s healing process. Acute inflammation refers to the body’s immediate response to an injury (such as a cut), resulting in temporary redness and swelling. Chronic inflammation, however, occurs when the body continues to send out inflammatory cells when there is no immediate damage or danger.Inflammation is the result of your immune system’s response to injury or damage—a normal and healthy start to the body’s healing process. Acute inflammation refers to the body’s immediate response to an injury (such as a cut), resulting in temporary redness and swelling. Chronic inflammation, however, occurs when the body continues to send out inflammatory cells when there is no immediate damage or danger.

Labcorp Forges Strategic Partnership with Tufts Medicine, Will Acquire Outreach Laboratory Business

Labcorp Expands Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Services in Eastern Massachusetts to Increase Access, Affordability and Standardized Testing Labcorp and Tufts Medicine have entered into an agreement for Labcorp to acquire the Tufts Medicine Outreach Laboratory Business and select operating assets

How a phlebotomy supervisor inspires a happy, positive workplace

Ever since she joined Labcorp 17 years ago, Lekeisha Waiters has known her ultimate career goal was to be in leadership. Waiters’ dream was realized last year, when she was promoted to Phlebotomy Supervisor. In this role, she oversees operations for 11 patient service centers in the Southeast, taking pride in her locations’ consistently high customer satisfaction scores.

How this marketing writer tackled a major project in her first year

Despite having joined Labcorp less than a year ago, Allie Strickler has already proved herself a creative force to be reckoned with. Hired as a marketing writer whose focus would be on provider-based content, it wasn’t long before Strickler became an integral part of the team. 

Labcorp to Host Investor Day on September 14, 2023

BURLINGTON, N.C. , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services,  today announced it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, September 14, 2023 , in New York City , beginning at 1:00 p.m.

How this phlebotomist turned her job into a career of empowering others

16 years ago, Jenn Knowles-Mommer found herself stressed and unhappy with the hospital shifts she was working, and she wanted a change.