ASCP

ASCP is still recording responses on the vacancy survey for a few more days, so complete the vacancy survey today! Your lab's data helps paint a national picture of where vacancies exist, how long positions go unfilled, and what challenges labs like yours are facing, from recruitment and retention to AI adoption and certification requirements. Complete the survey by May 31 to make your voice count in the 2026 report: https://bit.ly/4dCufrO

🔬How should the laboratory respond when patient requests fall outside the test menu and established standards?

❔This question is a recurring topic — how to respond when belief-based testing requests conflict with evidence-based practice — within the PLUGS (Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Services) laboratory stewardship collaborative.

💻 💡Read the full article to learn more about PLUGS co-founders and the work of this laboratory stewardship collaborative: https://bit.ly/4dDzoQi

You have more time to make your voice heard by filling out the vacancy survey! Your responses help document staffing shortages, inform policy, and drive advocacy for the lab profession at a national level. The survey now closes on May 31 so take time to fill out the survey using this link: https://bit.ly/4dCufrO