Focus And Scope

Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists, published by American Medical Publication collaborates with American Medical Association. are dedicated to providing physicians with the best research and important information in the world of medical research and science and to present the information in a format that is understandable and clinically useful. Committed to publishing multidisciplinary research that spans the entire spectrum of healthcare and medicine access, Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists aims at an international audience of pharmacists, clinicians, medical ethicists, regulators, and researchers, providing an online forum for the rapid dissemination of recent research and perspectives in this area.

Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists Evidence seeks to advance clinical trial research and clinical practice by:

• Publishing high-quality studies from the front lines of medical research.
• Challenging the medical community to take new approaches to clinical trial design and execution that yield more powerful clinical evidence.
• Sparking debate and conversation around areas of medicine where clinical decisions are made without sufficient evidence.
• Engaging physicians in a more sophisticated and meaningful way with clinical evidence.

Adhering to the rigorous peer-review and quality standards expected from Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists Evidence publishes:

• Original research, clinical trials, and other clinically grounded work (e.g., epidemiology studies, first-in-human trials, meta-analyses) that validate or challenge prior clinical findings.
• Standard reviews, systematic reviews, and other review types that contextualize research findings with the aim of accelerating clinical adoption of new evidence.
• Case studies and reviews of clinical trial methodology that enhance understanding of trial strengths and weaknesses.
• Curbside consult series that addresses common patient care issues.
• Morning Report series solicited case presentation articles that are delivered in a morning report format.

Generation of Evidence

The process of generating evidence is a key area of focus for Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists Evidence. We encourage readers to evaluate the reasoning behind the complex decisions that investigators make in trial design and execution, and to assess the quality of evidence produced in trials. Our goal is to build a community that takes a rigorous approach to evaluating evidence and assessing its impact on clinical decision-making.

Statistical Methods

Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists Evidence guides readers toward a deeper understanding of the statistical methods used in trials. We provide concise, digestible explanations of research methods to inform the interpretation of the resulting data. In addition, we introduce readers to emerging statistical methods and types of data that will play an increasingly prominent role in future trials.

Multidisciplinary Coverage

Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists Evidence publishes content relevant across all medical disciplines to advance the discussion of how to generate evidence that informs patient care. Physician-scientists, trialists, and general medicine and subspecialty clinicians will all benefit from this publication.

Journal of The Washington State Society of The American Medical Technologists covers themes including, but not limited to:

• Clinical Chemistry

• Analysis of biochemical markers for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
• Clinical toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM).
• Endocrinology, tumor markers, and protein analysis.
• Development and evaluation of new biochemical assays.
• Electrolytes, blood gases, and acid-base balance.

• Hematology and Hemostasis

• Complete blood counts, peripheral blood smear and bone marrow morphology.
• Flow cytometry applications in hematology.
• Anemia, leukemia, and other hematological disorders.
• Coagulation studies, platelet function, and management of hemostatic disorders.
• Analysis of body fluids.

• Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine

• Blood group serology (ABO/Rh typing, antibody identification).
• Compatibility testing and crossmatching techniques.
• Transfusion reaction workups and investigation.
• Blood component preparation, storage, and quality control.
• Donor screening and blood safety.

• Clinical Microbiology

• Conventional and rapid identification of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology).
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and surveillance of antibiotic resistance.
• Hospital epidemiology and infection control.
• Public health microbiology.

• Immunology and Serology

• Diagnostic immunology for autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity, and immunodeficiencies.
• Serological diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Immunoassay development and validation (e.g., ELISA, chemiluminescence).
• Cellular immunology techniques relevant to the clinical lab.

• Molecular Diagnostics

• Application of molecular techniques (e.g., PCR, real-time PCR, sequencing) for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer.
• Pharmacogenomics.
• Development and validation of new molecular assays.

• Histotechnology and Cytotechnology

• Techniques in tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining for histopathological diagnosis.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH).
• Methods in diagnostic cytology, including fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and Pap test preparations.

• Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

• Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) principles.
• Laboratory accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 15189, CAP).
• Proficiency testing and external quality assessment (EQA).
• Laboratory leadership, financial management, and workflow optimization (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Laboratory safety and biosafety standards.

• Instrumentation, Automation, and Information Technology

• Evaluation and validation of new analytical methods and instruments.
• Total laboratory automation (TLA) and robotics.
• Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) management and quality control.
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and connectivity.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in the clinical laboratory.

• Education and Professional Practice

• Curriculum development and educational models for medical laboratory science programs.
• Continuing education, professional development, and competency assessment.
• Pre-analytical and post-analytical processes and their impact on patient safety.
• Professional ethics and the role of the medical technologist in healthcare.