LabNotes - Volume 16, No.2, 2006

Industry News BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) has acquired GeneOhm Sciences, Inc., a pioneer in the development of molecular diagnostic testing for the rapid detection of bacterial organisms, including those known to cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), a growing global healthcare problem. See full press release.

IN THIS ISSUE From the Editor FEATURE Troubleshooting Hemolysis Issues in the Clinical Laboratory Industry News BD has acquired GeneOhm Sciences, Inc. Coming Soon Preanalytical Variables in Urine Testing (second in a two-part series) Tool Kit BD Vacutainer® Alcohol Swabs Important Information about product availability Related Industry Web Site: NPA Congratulations 2006 Scholarship Winners BD values your opinion... Take the LabNotes on-line survey Did You Know... Web-Based Seminars BD Vacutainer® Brand and Trademark Subscribe Download this issue View previous issues

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