Labshake

This is the way lab scientists like to have it

The Pipette

Biomedical Laboratory Science Movie Poster
BMLS - 3B Presents

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Image: Anne Caudilla

Fancy laboratory pencil

Well I did not get one of those, so I made one by myself....

Chemistry Graffiti

Wonderful street art in Sardinia

Me and my pipette

Very dedicted medical laboratory scientist

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The challenge of preventing overdiagnosis

Death itself comes to be regarded as a failure of medicine and doctors, rather than the inevitable culmination of every life.

Over the past several decades, the economic interests of the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries have both pressured and tempted medicine to overextend itself. The traditional moral commitment of the medical profession to relieve suffering and to care for the dying has been gradually displaced by a futile and misguided attempt to solve humanity’s most profound existential problems through biotechnical means. Doctors now apply more and more powerful treatments towards the end of life and try to prevent diseases by seeking out and correcting more and more risk factors. All this has led to an epidemic of overdiagnosis and overtreatment affecting us all, but perhaps particularly harming the old.

Doctors and other health professionals are gradually beginning to understand that they may now find themselves in the unfortunate position of doing harm while trying to do good; academic researchers are working to investigate the extent and effects of overdiagnosis, and how it might be mitigated; and journalists and policy-makers seem finally to be beginning to take the issue seriously by promoting greater public debate.

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The challenge of preventing overdiagnosis

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Christmas math

Merry Xmas

Blood Tube Tree

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all medical laboratory professionals.

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International Congress on Quality in Laboratory Medicine 2017

Welcome to International Congress on Quality in Laboratory Medicine!
9-10 February 2017 Helsinki

International Congress on Quality in Laboratory Medicine is an annual congress for clinical laboratory and quality management professionals organised by Labquality Ltd. Congress draws annually approximately 1,000 visitors to Helsinki.

The 2017 Congress themes are: Evidence-Based Laboratory Medicine (EBLM) and Impact of Total Quality Management (TQM)

Read more:
www.labqualitydays.com


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Clinical Laboratory Safety

CLSI provides several standards to medical laboratories to keep laboratory safe.

CLSI clinical laboratory safety standards:

• Prepare your laboratory with one of our leading clinical laboratory safety standards
• Protect your staff from occupationally acquired infections
• Ensure your laboratory properly handles waste.
• Enhance emergency preparedness in your facility

Read more and get your own copy:
Laboratory Safety 

Source: CLSI

ISO15189 - The Four Components of a Quality Management System

Medical laboratories are a critical part of the healthcare system. A patient’s diagnosis and treatment are often based on test results, and an incorrect test result could lead to a misdiagnosis — which could have potentially fatal consequences. This is why accurate test results are critical — each and every time a test is conducted. In order to improve the accuracy of results, medical labs around the world have begun adopting ISO 15189: Medical laboratories—particular requirements for quality and competence. The standard requires medical labs to implement a quality management system. This requires them to document all their processes and procedures to ensure lab technologists always understand and follow the correct method when conducting a test.

This white paper provides an overview of the four main components of a quality management system:

1. Management Responsibility
2. Resource Management
3. Service Realization
4. Measurement, Analysis & Improvement

Download free white paper here (registration needed):
ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories: Understanding the Four Components of a Quality Management System

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Good morning scientists

A perfect coffee mug for a medical laboratory professionals

Original image:
A #pathologist is never finished. As the sun sets the cup fills. 

Peter Sadow, MD, PhD
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A path to the perfect pipetting

Understanding Pipettes

Pipette terms:

• Adjustment - altering the pipette so that the dispensed volume is within the specifications.
• Air Displacement Pipettes - are meant for general use with aqueous solutions. In air displacement pipettes, a certain volume of air remains between the piston and the liquid.
• Aspirate - to draw up the sample.
• Blow-out - to empty the tip completely.
• Calibration check - checking the difference between the dispensed volume and the selected volume.
• Dispense - to deliver the sample.
• Positive Displacement Pipettes - are used for high viscosity and volatile liquids. In positive displacement pipettes, the piston is in direct contact with the liquid.

The effect of the pipetting position (image)

1. Pipette vertical, tip immersed about 1 cm into the liquid.
2. Pipette vertical, tip immersed about 3 cm into the liquid.
3. Pipette at a 30 - 40 degree angle; tip immersed about 3-4 cm into the liquid.

Find more useful hints here:
Pipettes, Calibration & Repair Service

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Scientist´s path to the dark side

Educative cartoon by Skeching Science

Original image:
The dark side

Source: Skeching Science

Science Coloring Book

Thermo Fisher Scientific Beautiful Science Cell Imaging Colouring Book and Felt-Tip Marker Set.

Colour your way through 30 incredibly beautiful organic patterns inspired by actual cell images submitted by researchers around the world. True to the broad spectrum of cells and their complex structures, the pages include fantastically illustrated representations of tissues, plasma membranes, cytoskeletons, nuclei and everything in-between.

Complete the form below to download a copy of the Colouring Book now or check the box below to request a hard copy to be sent to you with a set of felt-tip markers and join millions of adults all around the world who are rediscovering the relaxation and bliss of colouring.

Get your coloring book here:
Color the achievements of your colleagues and have fun doing it 

Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific

The Never-ending Mannequin Challenge

 Every day is a mannequin challenge for ALS patients.


View in YouTube:
The never-ending Mannequin Challenge


Source: YouTube

Just Science

Beautiful drawing by Saranya Singaravel

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Should you have a break every now and then?

Microscope work involves sustained static postures of the head, neck and body. Adjust your workstation to minimize awkward postures and improve comfort. Risks are

• Forward bending-strains back musculature
• Leaning on arms-strains upper shoulders/neck
• Forearm contact pressure on table top

Learn how to improve ergonomics at microscope work:
Microscope Ergonomics

Source:UBC Human Resources
Image: Facebook via Trust me I´m a biologist

Reindeer Pipette Tips

Medical laboratory art

Monday gloves

Theory and reality hardly ever meet on Monday mornings


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Biomedicina Padrão

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