With the rise of telemedicine, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for the general public to be able to safely and successfully collect samples for testing has been highlighted. To meet ...

Diagnostics giant Labcorp is partnering with Getlabs to offer at-home sample collection for lab tests. With the service, dubbed Getlabs for Labcorp, users can schedule an appointment online for an ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Pros, Cons & Benefits of At-Home Lab Testing You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit … ...

For diagnostic testing, proper sample collection and transport play a pivotal role in the accurate and timely identification of a pathogen. When testing for respiratory viruses, the gold standard for ...

Today’s Clinical Microbiology laboratory is under tremendous pressure to perform quality testing efficiently while limiting additional cost to the medical institution. Many laboratories are being ...

Many studies require collection of metabolic wastes from laboratory animals, and oftentimes it is important that feces and urine be collected separately. The authors describe an easily assembled and ...

CNN — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, a new Covid-19 test has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration. The new test allows for patients to collect their own samples using Pixel ...

Daniel McDonald and Jack Gilbert (both University of California, San Diego; CA, USA) discuss the challenges faced during fecal sample collection and highlight important factors to consider when ...