A-State Medical Lab Sciences

09/04/2026

This morning I got to deliver the first copies of Little Lab Learners to Kristy, the librarian for University Heights Elementary School. This is part of the 2026 fall Phi Kappa Phi literacy project for the A-State chapter. We are spreading the word about the field of medical laboratory science as a career.

09/04/2026

My friend Sophia is doing great things!

09/04/2026

Dr Folsom will be traveling in October to engage in labvocacy for the labs and lab scientists in Arkansas 🛫🏛️

” … to every laboratory professional who has written a letter, attended a meeting, shared expertise, mentored a new , or spoken up when it would have been easier to stay quiet: thank you.”

In ASCLS Today, ASCLS Past President Kyle Riding expresses gratitude to professionals for their persistent and skilled advocacy efforts. Their work protects high standards, ensures quality patient care, and responsibly guides regulatory and technological changes within laboratory medicine.

➡ Read the full article: https://ascls.org/thank-you-labvocates/

If you are inspired to join the efforts, registration is open for the 2026 Labvocate Symposium, Oct 12-13 in Alexandria, VA, and virtually.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Dani Kasinger for passing their ASCP board exam!! 🥳 We are so proud of you!

09/02/2026

Blood Bank opportunity in NWA!❤️

Find your calling at Mercy! The Blood Bank Medical Technologist Lead serves as the technical and operational lead for the blood bank, providing expert oversight of transfusion services and complex testing. This role supports regulatory compliance, ensures quality and safety standards, and serves as....

08/28/2026

“Advising that a specific molecular panel will not detect a suspected pathogen or explaining why an analytical interference renders a value clinically useless is not practicing medicine; it is practicing medical laboratory science.”

In ASCLS Today, Darby Naheedy and Brooks Kennedy urge professionals to move beyond “test performers” and become consultative partners through clearer communication, diagnostic stewardship, and real-time advocacy that helps clinicians understand test limitations, specimen issues, and result interpretation.

➡ Read the full article: https://ascls.org/elevating-laboratory-advocacy-through-subject-matter-expertise/

08/25/2026

Today was a great day for Hematology and Clinical Chemistry labs! Pipetting and making peripheral blood smears to start the week off. ❤️

08/21/2026

Happy Friday, Red Wolves! Today we are putting the spotlight on Terra Williams ✨

08/19/2026

First day of school tomorrow! We can’t wait to see you all! 🐺 ⬆️

The faculty in the College of Nursing and Health Professions are so excited to welcome students and start the 2026-27 academic year on Wednesday!

Wolves Up!! ❤️🖤❤️🖤

08/17/2026

Phlebotomy positions at the Clopton Clinic!!

We are looking for two phlebotomists to join our team!
Click the link below to apply:
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