Respected medical laboratory scientists Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Dana Baker discuss the complex interplay between lab values and ethnicity.

How can diagnostic testing issues for transgender patients be overcome? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares where research on reference ranges stands and hopes for future solutions.

Is there research or data focused on health testing disparities impacting the LGBTQIA community? How can LGBTQIA communities best advocate for themselves?

Are health disparities sometimes worsened unintentionally by laboratory medicine? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses cost issues and systemic issues with laboratory medicine and the U.S. healthcare system.

How can healthcare professionals help ensure that laboratory practices address diagnostic inequities? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses ways that public health laboratories are working to reduce diagnostic inequities.

If a simple blood test could show how your internal organs are aging, would you want to know? A recent study revealed information that could assist healthcare professionals in providing vital care sooner for patients with a rapidly aging organ.

Are there some lab ranges under scrutiny that may require further research? How do I understand my normal? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains.

Can unconscious bias impact laboratory diagnostics and health outcomes? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman discusses unconscious bias and solutions toward improved health outcomes.

How can laboratory scientists and healthcare professionals become more visible to patient communities? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman shares insight.

How can diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) help enhance health laboratory research? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman shares insight about DEIA efforts.

What collaborative efforts can healthcare professionals engage in to work against unconscious bias? Dr. Marilyn Bibbs Freeman shares her perspective.

How can LGBTQIA health testing and outcomes be improved? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus discusses LGBTQIA disparities and solutions toward health equity.

For overweight patients who experience bias, how can they help ensure equitable testing? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares her perspective and advice.

Diagnostic testing is important, but how can providers help those who might have barriers to access? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares advice.

What does a medical laboratory scientist do exactly? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares insight.

Medical laboratory science is now using artificial intelligence (AI) in some testing, but what is the impact? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains.

Why is diagnostic equity important for patients? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus shares her perspective.

An informed and balanced approach must be taken with artificial intelligence to ensure that optimal benefits prevail for patients while also decreasing long-standing healthcare disparities.

How do socio-economic factors, racial disparities, or access to healthcare impact timely and accurate diagnosis? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus. explains

An estimated 13 billion lab tests are performed in the U.S. each year. Diagnostic tests are the highest-volume medical activity we experience. And these tests help drive most medical decisions.