[Impact of a in situ laboratory on physician expectancy].

Biological examinations are essential for clinicians' medical care. The aim of this study is to assess clinicians' expectations in healthcare facilities and their perception of medical biology in different types of organization. We performed a prospective transversal study by electronic questionnaire conducted among 242 practitioners in four healthcare facilities.

[Hemolysis interferences on frequently required stat analysis: a French multicentric study].

Hemolysis should lead to changes in test results. Our study evaluated the impact of hemolysis on 26 blood measurements of stat biochemistry markers (sodium, potassium, chloride, urea, creatinine, glucose, total protein, calcium, magnesium, inorganic phosphorus, uric acid, C-reactive protein, total bilirubin, ASAT, ALAT, LDH, creatine kinase, alkaline phosphatase, γ glutamyl-transferase, lipase, alcohol, iron, β hCG, troponins, natriuretic peptides) determined with 13 different types of instruments in 17 hospital laboratories. Four pools of samples (collected from lithium heparin or EDTA or sodium fluoride tubes, according to the measured parameters) were overloaded with five increasing concentrations of whole blood lysate (final concentration from 0 to 2.

Gender and gender role differences in self- and other-estimates of multiple intelligences.

This study examined participant gender and gender role differences in estimates of multiple intelligences for self, partner, and various hypothetical, stereotypical, and counter-stereotypical target persons. A general population sample of 261 British participants completed one of four questionnaires that required them to estimate their own and others' multiple intelligences and personality traits. Males estimated their general IQ slightly, but mathematic IQ significantly higher than females, who rated their social and emotional intelligence higher than males.

[Supplies: inventory control and reagents].

The main relevant features useful for the management of reagents and consumables as well as documents to be developed to meet the requirements of the accreditation standard ISO/FDIS 15189-2012 are listed. This article is intended to help the medical laboratory to get mandatory accreditation.

[Recommendations for the control of purchasing procedures].

The main relevant and useful process purchase choice of equipments and supplies as well as supplier evaluation are presented. Documents to develop to meet the accreditation standard ISO/FDIS 15189-2012 are listed. This article is intended to assist the biologist in his approach to mandatory certification.