Testing.com recognizes the contributions of laboratory professionals and other essential members of the health care team, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants and many others. We have curated several resources here so that you can quickly access information that is designed with health professionals in mind.
Lab Medicine Resources for the Health Professional
Laboratory testing technology has made great strides in the ability to detect disease and help guide treatment decisions. With this progress, however, lab testing has become more complex and specialized. If you are a medical professional, Testing.com can serve as a quick reference tool or as a resource for keeping up with advances in laboratory science. The information on this site can facilitate consultations between health care providers and the laboratory professionals who provide the lab services.
- Find hundreds of testing articles on a variety of analytes using the alphabetical list here, or input the name of a test into the search box.
- Visit Optimal Testing Recommendations from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) for information on commonly misused tests. This important resource is geared toward medical professionals and provides evidence-based recommendations on the clinical utility of select laboratory tests.
COVID-19 Resources
Use the following links to quickly access COVID-19 pandemic resources designed for health care professionals:
For Lab Professionals: Visit the following web pages for essential information on testing:
- AACC’s Coronavirus Resources
- CDC: Information for Laboratories
- CDC: Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Laboratories
- Association of Public Health Laboratories: Laboratory and Testing Resources
For Clinicians:
- Visit the following CDC resources.
- Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
- Clinical Care Quick Reference for COVID-19
- Interim Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Training for Healthcare Professionals
- Food And Drug Administration: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Health Professionals
- National Institutes of Health: COVID-19 Research
- Infectious Diseases Society of America: Real Time Learning Network
- LOINC from Regenstrief: SARS Coronavirus 2 LOINC information
Job and Career Opportunities
For information on clinical lab careers and job opportunities, visit these web resources:
