Abstract:

In the past twenty years, with the development of technology and wide application of computer technology, automation has become reality in biomedical fields. Currently the challenge in laboratory medicine is to develop new testing methods with higher sensitivity and efficiency. This review introduced several new technologies including Luminex^RxMAP^TM, Pyrosequencing, and Nanoparticle technology. These technologies have been entering the clinical laboratory in the past few years. In addition, the quality control, standardization, and organization of future clinical laboratory are also discussed.

Key words: clinical laboratory medicine, development, USA