Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine

In this interview, Dr. Hunter Best discusses how to decide which laboratory developed tests to develop, the importance of having a range of patient samples for validation, and how bioinformatics is pushing the field forward. ow.ly/7RVj5102z4l

In the latest edition of Clinical Laboratory News, Dr. Danyel Tacker discusses how to use LDTs to innovate and adapt while staying within regulatory lines. ow.ly/ifQT5102v7g

Could the neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin biomarker help clinicians identify kidney damage earlier? ow.ly/y4AL5102c2Q

Disputes over the storage and secondary use of dried blood spots have stalled long-term congressional reauthorization of lifesaving newborn screening programs and intensified calls for greater transparency. #ChildrensHealthMonth ow.ly/HBm55101KOK

This is the final call for proposals for ADLM 2027. View our webinar recording for complete instructions and templates and submit yours by November 3. ow.ly/rr935101vK4

The deadline to claim ACCENT and CME credit for your ADLM 2026 experiences is next week! Check out our page to get your credit and attendance certificates: ow.ly/GaWJ51018uq

In the United States alone, each year approximately 12,500 newborns are diagnosed with one of the core conditions detected through newborn screening. Explore our newborn screening initiatives around the globe: ow.ly/g2CR5100cP0

The ADLM Data Storytelling Challenge invites you to share how you used data science to drive change and improve care in your laboratory, and to tell that story in a short, engaging video. Participation is open to everyone. Submit your story by November 1. ow.ly/6T0750ZZRiQ

Scenes from the 30th International Critical and Point-of-Care Testing Symposium this past week. Thank you to all who attended!

A recently proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would eliminate a key board certification requirement for doctoral scientists who direct high-complexity clinical labs. Read ADLM President Dr. Stanley F. Lo’s statement on it: ow.ly/zGCz50ZZ7h0

We’re pleased to announce that Amanda R. Ragula, CPA, has been named chief financial officer for ADLM, effective as of October 15. Learn about Ragula’s background: ow.ly/htg450ZYeeh

The Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine is accepting proposals for potential guidance documents! Help shape scientific recommendations for years to come. Submit your 2027 proposal by tomorrow, October 16. ow.ly/KLXN50ZY9XZ

Every child deserves test results tailored to their unique stage of development. Use your #LaboratoryVoice to advocate for Congress to support funding for better pediatric care: ow.ly/9Bkv50ZY2Of

Yesterday, Dr. Stephen Master discussed several variables that can influence the accuracy of AI healthcare tools in lab medicine, such as which lab instrument was used, or the demographic data used to train the algorithm.

AI needs more than just lab results to function well, Dr. Sarah Wheeler said at yesterday's congressional briefing. It needs the expertise of laboratory professionals who are adequately provided with the context behind those results.

Clinical labs are central to the use of healthcare AI, because they generate approximately 80% of the data used to inform care decisions, Dr. Dennis J. Dietzen said.

Today, Drs. Dennis J. Dietzen, Sarah Wheeler, and Stephen Master spoke at ADLM's congressional briefing on the policy changes needed to ensure the ethical and effective use of healthcare AI.

Children are not small adults. Their unique biology changes with every stage of development. Although pediatric reference intervals define what’s normal in lab test results, many are based on adult values. Access our one-pager here: ow.ly/ZzTf50ZVY3k #ChildrensHealthMonth

How can you know if an assay will perform reliably when used to measure body fluids that fall outside of Food and Drug Administration-approved specimen types? This Scientific Short sheds light on a potential solution: ow.ly/raxk50ZVvXX

On October 7, the Latin America Subcommittee and two Global Ambassadors will conduct a precongress workshop titled "Enhancing laboratory quality through risk management and method verification.” For more information, visit ow.ly/g99A50ZV75M. See you there!