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Medical Laboratory: Websites

Evaluating websites

When in doubt if the information in the website is reliable, use this BCIT Library checklist.  

The U.S. National Library of Medicine also has a page on Evaluating Internet Health Information.

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Atlas of Hematology

Includes smears from blood and bone marrow sample to help identify anemias, leukemias, parasites, fungus, maturation sequence, and alterations of erythrocytes.

Bloodline.net

This site is dedicated to furthering and enhancing the fields of hematology and oncology through the presentation of knowledge in journal article, news, image atlas gallery, and links to other related sites.

Center for Phlebotomy Education

It includes online educational materials on blood sample collection procedures

Clinical Laboratory Tests - Normal Values Canadian Content

HealthLink BC Canadian Content

medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Lab Tests Online

This peer-reviewed site includes detailed information on medical laboratory tests. It is searchable by test name or disease/condition.

PubChem

Provides information on the biological activities of small molecules.

MedlinePlus

From the National Library of Medicine -- it contains comprehensive information on health topics, drug information, an online medical dictionary and encyclopedia.

Health Canada Canadian Content

Government of Canada website

B.C. Ministry of Health Canadian Content

BC provincial website Information on all aspects of health care in BC

BC Centre for Disease Control Canadian Content

Infection Prevention and Control Canada Canadian Content

World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science Canadian Content

It is the professional association for MLTs in the province. It lists news and events, seminars, job listings.

Canadian Blood Services Canadian Content

This organization is responsible for the collection, screening and management of the blood and blood products supply for Canadians. Also manages the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Canadian Content

Includes e-learning and employment listings.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

A global organization that creates standards and guidelines for clinical laboratory practice and healthcare testing.

Clinical Management Laboratory Association

An international professional association of healthcare managers, responsible for the operations of laboratories and clinical services provided by hospitals and other healthcare organizations.

LIMSwiki (Laboratory Information Management Systems wiki)

"LIMSwiki is a collaborative wiki dedicated to the scientific community, featuring organized, documented, and up-to-date content regarding all aspects of laboratory informatics, bioinformatics, and health informatics. LIMSwiki also strives to maintain relevant knowledge about laboratory equipment as well as commercial and open-source software likely to be used in a laboratory setting. This also includes the vendors of such equipment and software."