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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Court Rules Phlebotomy Instructors Don't Need to be Qualified
It's hard not to be sarcastic about this lunacy.
Dennis Ernst, September 11, 2019
New Standard Issued on Patient/sample ID
Guidance on identifying patients and labeling blood samples properly
Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019
Line Draw Device Prevents 30,000 Venipunctures at Centura Health
Drawing from an IV line with a dedicated device renders higher quality samples
Dennis Ernst, April 02, 2019
Standards Update: Recording volumes of blood drawn
GP41-A7 includes new requirements to prevent iatrogenic anemia
Dennis Ernst, July 10, 2018
ASCP Releases Salary Survey
2015 survey shows some gains, some losses
Dennis Ernst, July 06, 2017
ASCP Releases Salary Survey
Some gains, some losses in 2015 survey.
Dennis Ernst, July 05, 2017