A New Study on Blood Culture Diversion Just Dropped. Here's What It Means for Your Lab.

A June 2026 study shows ISDDs deliver — and reveals where the real battle is being fought.

Shanise Keith, June 15, 2026

Becton Dickinson Acquires Velano Vascular

"One-Stick hospitalization" soon to become the standard of care

Dennis Ernst, November 22, 2021

Center Announces New Director

It's time for the big reveal that's been in the works for months.

Dennis Ernst, October 01, 2021

Researchers Develop Tool to Reduce Phlebotomy Blood Loss

Meeting the standards for preventing iatrogenic anemia just got easier

Dennis Ernst, August 26, 2021

Fewer Than Half of Labs Documenting Collection Times

Authors consider non-compliance rate "very acceptable"

Dennis Ernst, August 11, 2021

Phlebotomists Facing Verbal, Physical Abuse by Patients

Study underscores the increasing risks to healthcare professionals

This blog post summarizes a recent study of verbal and physical violence inflicted on emergency department personnel including phlebotomists by patients.

Dennis Ernst, July 27, 2021

Courier Lockboxes a Summer Hotbox for Samples

Are your samples baking in the summer sun?

Researchers recently found when blood samples for diagnostic laboratory testing are stored in outdoor lockbox, the results may not be valid.

Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021

Global Shortage in Sodium Citrate Tubes

Pandemic depletes inventories

Dennis Ernst, June 09, 2021

Blood Culture Contamination Webinar to Discuss New Benchmark

A 3% contamination rate won't be acceptable much longer

Dennis Ernst, April 23, 2021

Underfilling Tubes Causes Hemolysis, Alters Results

Those who draw blood samples should recollect underfilled tubes before leaving the patient

Dennis Ernst, April 12, 2021