Clinical laboratory tests play a crucial role in making sure patients get appropriate care, yet many small labs and clinics in low resource settings cannot afford the instruments needed to provide ...

There are several lab tests for hemophilia. However, the main tests detect the clotting activity of factors VIII and IX, which are proteins in the blood. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which an ...

A desire for a simpler, cheaper way to do common laboratory tests for medical diagnoses and to avoid "washing the dishes" led University of Connecticut researchers to develop a new technology that ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. One of the most rapidly accelerating health trends today is direct-to-consumer lab testing, ...

Many different lab tests are used to find changes in your body that can happen with lupus. The results of each test help your doctor get a fuller picture of your health. Because lab tests alone can’t ...

Getting timely lab tests can play a critical role in the early detection and management of potential health issues. Many conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, anaemia, high cholesterol, and ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new benefit from Medical Mutual will help customers save money on common lab tests, which can vary widely in cost among healthcare providers despite little difference in ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Common lab tests can be expensive, but there is a way to save hundreds of dollars. Independent labs can offer the same services at a fraction of the price. Cholesterol, diabetes, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Most studies of modifying test ordering have focused on costs. Questions not addressed are whether programs to reduce testing lead to a higher ...