Author / jason.armstrong@randox.com
-
![]()
A Comprehensive Guide to External Quality Assessment Programmes
The importance of External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes in the realm of medical laboratories is beyond dispute. These programmes serve as external control mechanisms, underpinning the accuracy and reliability of… -
![]()
Prostate-specific Antigen & Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. In the UK, 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with the condition within their lifetime, resulting in… -
![]()
Enhancing Laboratory Quality Control with Multi-Rule QC: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest educational guide, “Understanding Multi-rule QC,” which delves into the world of laboratory quality control. Designed for laboratory professionals, this… -
![]()
Differentiating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
An estimated 422 million people across the world are living with diabetes1. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) encompasses a collection of chronic diseases characterised by absent or ineffective insulin activity. Insulin is… -
![]()
D-3-Hydroxybutyrate & Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is characterised by an accumulation of ketone bodies in response to insulin deficiency, most commonly occurring in T1DM patients, but is becoming increasingly prevalent among sufferers of T2DM.… -
![]()
Determining bilirubin concentration in paediatric facilities – Vanadate Oxidation Method
The quantification of bilirubin has a wide range of diagnostic utility. In paediatric settings, bilirubin concentrations are commonly used to identify cases of bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Historically, bilirubin quantification… -
![]()
The Importance of Maintaining Regular Dietary Patterns to reduce CVD risk
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. An estimated 17.9 million people died from some form of CVD in 2019, accounting for 32% of all-cause mortality that…
Loading posts...
