Title: Clinical Trials and Evidence‐Based Research in the Clinical Laboratory
Abstract: Chapter 42 Clinical Trials and Evidence-Based Research in the Clinical Laboratory Donna M. Wolk, Donna M. WolkSearch for more papers by this authorNatalie N. Whitfield, Natalie N. WhitfieldSearch for more papers by this author Donna M. Wolk, Donna M. WolkSearch for more papers by this authorNatalie N. Whitfield, Natalie N. WhitfieldSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Lynne S. Garcia, Lynne S. Garcia LSG & Associates, Santa Monica, CaliforniaSearch for more papers by this authorTimothy C. Allen, Timothy C. Allen Corewell Health, Royal Oak, MichiganSearch for more papers by this authorVickie S. Baselski, Vickie S. Baselski University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TennesseeSearch for more papers by this authorDeirdre L. Church, Deirdre L. Church University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorDonald S. Karcher, Donald S. Karcher George Washington University, Washington, DCSearch for more papers by this authorMichael R. Lewis, Michael R. Lewis Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, ArizonaSearch for more papers by this authorAndrea J. Linscott, Andrea J. Linscott Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LouisianaSearch for more papers by this authorMelinda D. Poulter, Melinda D. Poulter University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VirginiaSearch for more papers by this authorGary W. Procop, Gary W. Procop American Board of Pathology, Tampa, FloridaSearch for more papers by this authorAlice S. Weissfeld, Alice S. Weissfeld Microbiology Specialists, Inc., Houston, TexasSearch for more papers by this authorDonna M. Wolk, Donna M. Wolk Geisinger, Diagnostic Medicine Institute, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Danville, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 22 March 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781683673941.ch42 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary Laboratory interventions are optimally known to be data driven, outcome oriented, and evidence based. In vitro diagnostic (IVD) clinical research studies utilizing human tissues or fluids, which cannot be linked long-term to a living individual, are common in many clinical laboratories. Translational research explores the transition of basic research practices and findings to day-to-day use in a clinical setting, such as the clinical laboratory. Continuing medical education and habits of lifelong learning are key to the future of clinical laboratory science. 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