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
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Article Describes Technique to Process Patients and Post Results Faster
Applying the "queueing theory" to preanalytics may be your silver bullet
Dennis Ernst, February 26, 2021
Published Study Finds Education Effective... or Does it?
Critical reading is... well, critical
Dennis Ernst, January 29, 2021
Self-collected Covid-19 Samples: No Phlebotomist Necessary
Patients may soon be collecting their own blood samples for Covid-19 immunity testing
Dennis Ernst, November 06, 2020
Phlebotomy Remains Highest Among Laboratory Turnover Rates
Vacancy rates continue to plague the laboratory industry
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
Phlebotomist Accused of Planting Blood at Crime Scene
Just when you thought you heard it all
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
Results From Fingerstick Blood Under Scrutiny
Are venous samples the "gold standard" for phlebotomy?
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
Blood Culture Collection Device Named Best Product in 2020
SteriPath earns coveted award
Dennis Ernst, September 07, 2020
Canadian Phlebotomists, Lab Techs Demanding Pandemic Pay
Covid-19 is increasing the hazards of being a laboratory professional
Dennis Ernst, August 07, 2020
Phlebotomists Recognized as Key Players Against Covid-19
On the frontline of the pandemic
Dennis Ernst, July 03, 2020