Posts Tagged Ascp

  • Rotavirus – Still a Lot to Learn

    By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC Dr. Roger Glass, of the National Institute of Health, stated in August 2013 that, “Despite all the attention society has placed on ensuring access to clean food and water, sewage control, and hand washing, gastrointestinal...

  • Allergies Allergies

    By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory What is an allergy? An allergy is a heightened reaction (or “sensitivity”) to a substance or substances (allergens) that are normally harmless. Allergens in the air (such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander) are kn...