The Lab Report

The Lab Report


Latest Episodes

Labs in the opioid epidemic – Part 1
January 16, 2023

We are starting the new year with another special two-part series on the role of the clinical laboratory in the ongoing opioid epidemic. In this episode, Drs. Josh Raizman, Penny Colbourne, and Dylan

Biochemistry, life, and everything in between – Part 2
December 02, 2022

In this special two-part series, Drs. Victoria Higgins, Matthew Nichols and Felix Leung talk about their journeys that led them to clinical biochemistry and reflect on their experiences throughout the

Biochemistry, life, and everything in between – Part 1
December 02, 2022

In this special two-part series, Drs. Victoria Higgins, Matthew Nichols and Felix Leung talk about their journeys that led them to clinical biochemistry and reflect on their experiences throughout the

What’s the big deal with biotin?
September 30, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Nicole White Al-Habeeb helps us understand the concept of interference in laboratory testing through the example of biotin, a common vitamin in dietary supplements.

How does lab testing at the bedside work?
July 21, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Paul Yip gives us the basics of patient bedside testing or point-of-care testing as we know it in the clinical laboratory.

Am I fit for the FIT?
June 11, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Tomalty helps us understand the why, the how and the who, when it comes to screening for colon cancer in Canada.

Am I fit for the FIT?
June 11, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Tomalty helps us understand the why, the how, and the who, when it comes to screening for colon cancer in Canada.

How do I know if my results are normal?
May 18, 2022

In this episode, we interview Dr. Khosrow Adeli to understand how laboratory results are interpreted and specific challenges with interpretation in children.

What’s wrong with my A1c?
April 11, 2022

In this episode, we take a look at how the laboratory prevented a patient from being misdiagnosed with diabetes.

What’s wrong with my A1c?
April 11, 2022

In this episode, we take a look at how the laboratory prevented a patient from being misdiagnosed with diabetes.