Leah Sherwood and Erik L. Ridleyeditorial@labpulse.comGuidelineAI of chest x-rays finds TB when lab tests fall shortAs part of the End TB strategy, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of chest x-ray as a screening and triage tool where bacteriological diagnostic tests are unclear. Inconclusive TB tests are common in children due to their lower bacteria counts, according to the WHO. The strategy also states that lateral chest x-ray views may be needed in cases of a challenging bacteriological confirmation in younger children.March 6, 2022InfectiousU.S. House passes bill to mitigate cuts to lab services, MedicareCalled the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act, the bill (S 610) would also institute a one-year delay in the data reporting period for clinical laboratory services.After facing the brunt of #COVID19, seniors now face significant health consequences from delayed access to care. Upcoming Medicare cuts for laboratory tests could jeopardize access to care for more than 56 million seniors. Tell Congress to act now:https://t.co/CAFASeSFAoDecember 7, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCancerInvivoscribe, Complete Genomics partner to develop NGS tests for cancer research, detectionUnder the terms of the deal, Invivoscribe will be responsible for the development of biomarker tests, including test controls and associated bioinformatics software. The tests will run on Complete Genomics' NGS platforms.Regulatory ApprovalSeegene obtains IVDR certification for 30 diagnostic assaysPolicy and RegulationAdvocacy groups in letter urge FDA to develop regulations for lab-developed testsCollaborationNucleai, Adlai Nortye collaborate on biomarkers for clinical trialsSponsor ContentVisit our Molecular Diagnostics Community
