Site News Archive
Site News Archive
Lab Site Explains How New Tests Get to Market
Lab Tests Online recently posted a series of articles that explain how laboratory tests are developed, validated, and marketed for use by patients and their healthcare providers.
AACC Expands Global Patient Education Network
AACC recently launched newly translated versions of its award-winning website, Lab Tests Online, providing people in China and France with access to free, non-commercial, peer-reviewed information on laboratory testing in their native language.
Lab Tests Online-China to Launch in November
During its 61st annual meeting, AACC announced an agreement with the Chinese Society of Laboratory Medicine for the development of a Chinese version of Lab Tests Online.
First Executive Editor Named to Lab Tests Online
In response to the growing number of Lab Tests Online websites around the world, AACC has named Lab Tests Online editor D. Robert Dufour, MD, to the newly created position of Executive Editor for the global network.
Czech and Greek Launches bring Lab Tests Online Sites to 10
AACC announced the launch of two new translated versions of its popular patient education website, Lab Tests Online. The site’s award-winning content is now available in eight languages, including Greek and Czech, the two newest versions.
Lab Tests Online Wins Communicator Award of Distinction
Lab Tests Online was among this year’s recipients of the 2008 Communicators Awards, the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communications professionals.
Global Collaboration Expands with Lab Tests Online-Portugal Agreement
The Portuguese Society of Clinical Chemistry (SPQC) has agreed to develop a Portuguese version of Lab Tests Online, expanding the number of Lab Tests Online sites to eleven.
Lab Tests Online Gains Support of AAB, AAFP-PT
Two more laboratory organizations have agreed to collaborate on the development of Lab Tests Online.
European Community Embraces Lab Tests Online
Representatives from the European Commission voiced their support for Lab Tests Online at a ceremony to formally acknowledge the six European versions of the site.
Lab Tests Online Wins Aesculapius Award
The Health Improvement Institute (HII) announced that Lab Tests Online had won its Award of Excellence for health-related websites.
First Round of Lab Tests Online Globalization Complete: Translated Versions Launched in Hungary, Italy
Two new versions of Lab Tests Online launched in the last two weeks, marking a successful end to a year of global expansion for the award-winning patient education site.
Lab Tests Online Launched in Australia
Lab Tests Online-Australia was launched earlier this month by the sites producer, the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB), and the federal health minister, Tony Abbott.
Lab Tests Online-PL Launched at Warsaw Health Conference
Lab Tests Online-PL launched in Poland, becoming the third translation of the award-winning site to launch in the last three months.
Spanish Language Version of Lab Tests Online Launched
The Spanish Society of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Pathology (SEQC) has launched Lab Tests Online-ES, a Spanish language version of Lab Tests Online.
Lab Tests Online Rated Best Healthcare Website
Dorland Healthcare Information has designated Lab Tests Online as one of the best healthcare websites, and is including the site in its just-launched Dorlands Healthcare Website Guide.
Lab Tests Online Wins Weekly Link Award
Lab Tests Online was the Weekly Link Award winner for the week of December 10-16.
New Milestones for Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online this month hosted its 25 millionth visitor since launching in 2001, and its younger sibling, Lab Tests Online-UK, just crossed the 2 million mark. Both are significant milestones that were reached in large part due to support by members.
Lab Tests Online-AU Gets Funding
After almost two years of planning and anticipation, the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists received notice it had been awarded a government grant to launch a localized version of Lab Tests Online.
1 Million Visit Lab Tests Online in March
Lab Tests Online reached a major milestone when it hosted its one millionth March visitor on the last day of the month.
Lab Tests Online Wins Dx Award;
Polish Site Set for Development
The Diagnostic Marketing Association has recognized Lab Tests Online, and EDMA, AACCs European partner, has agreed to support a Polish version of the site.
Lab Tests Online-UK Records Its One Millionth Visitor
Lab Tests Online-UK, the first international spin-off of the popular Lab Tests Online web site, recorded its one millionth visitor since the site launched in June 2004.
Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy Association Latest to Join Lab Tests Online
AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) is the newest partner to join the professional collaboration behind Lab Tests Online.
Public Health Labs Join Lab Tests Online
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is the latest medical laboratory organization to join Lab Tests Online.
Web Marketers Honor Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online has been awarded the 2005 Outstanding Web Site award by the Web Marketing Association (WMA).
Lab Tests Online Wins Web Health Award
Lab Tests Online has been recognized with a Silver Award for Patient Education in the 2005 Spring/Summer WWW Health Awards Program.
JCAHO Joins Lab Community Supporting Lab Tests Online
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) announced recently that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has joined Lab Tests Online, AACCs award-winning patient education web site.
AACC and The Endocrine Society Partner to Promote Patient Education
The Endocrine Society has endorsed Lab Tests Online and will encourage its members to help spread the word about AACCs award-winning patient education web site.
New Milestone, Recognition for Lab Tests Online
One year after hosting its 5 millionth visitor, Lab Tests Online has hosted its 10 millionth.
Celebrate 500
A new ad published online and in member publications celebrates Lab Tests Online's most significant achievements in 2004 and acknowledges the support of the site's sponsors and partners.
Lab Tests Online Helps Decode Medical Lingo
The November issue of Consumer Reports on Health referenced Lab Tests Online as one of several web sites that help decode medical lingo.
400,000+ Visit Lab Tests Online in August
For the first time, Lab Tests Online hosted more than 400,000 visitors in a single month.
Lab Tests Online Launched in the UK
AACC has launched a second version of Lab Tests Online and the first international edition of the site in the United Kingdom.
Lab Tests Online Passes 5 Million Mark
Lab Tests Online hosted its 5-millionth visitor last month as the site experienced a surge in traffic.
Prevention Magazine Recommends Lab Tests Online
In its March 2004 issue, Prevention magazine lists Lab Tests Online under the title Smartest health sites on the Web.
Partners and Sponsors Recognized
2003 has been a year of significant achievement and recognition for the site, and we are pleased to give credit where it is due.
Lab Tests Online Wins Gold
Lab Tests Online has won a Gold Award for Best Health/Healthcare Content in the fourth annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards.
ASAE Honors Lab Tests Online at Award Dinner
The American Society of Association Executives held its annual Summit Awards Dinner on September 30 to honor the six 2003 Summit Award Winners, including Lab Tests Online.
Lab Tests Online Recognized with ASAE Summit Award
Lab Tests Online has been selected by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) as one of six projects to be recognized with its 2003 Summit Award. The Award is ASAEs highest honor for associations that implement innovative projects to enhance American society at the local, state, or national level.
Lab Tests Online a Reliable Source for DAT Users
In the May 19 edition of US News & World Report, readers are referred to Lab Tests Online as "one useful resource" in an article discussing direct access testing.
Lab Tests Online Wins 2003 Associations Advance America Award of Excellence
Lab Tests Online has won the Award of Excellence in the 2003 Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Lab Tests Online Cited in the Wall Street Journal
Lab Tests Online continues to garner more attention in national publications. In a Wall Street Journal column called "The Informed Patient", the website was praised as a valuable resource for lab test information.
CSCC Joins Lab Tests Online in Fast Start to the New Year
Lab Tests Online started the new year with a bang, welcoming the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists as the sites newest partner and at the same time hosting its 2 millionth user and introducing three new sponsors.
Lab Tests Online Top-Ranked on Google
Lab Tests Online is the top-ranked site on Google for lab testing information, and ranks second in the Google Directory listing for Patient Education.
Lab Tests Online Ad to Run in Member Publications
AACC, CLMA, ASCLS, and ASCP have agreed to run an ad promoting Lab Tests Online in their respective publications: Clinical Chemistry Journal, Clinical Leadership & Management Review, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Laboratory Medicine.
CAP, ASCP, AMP, NCCLS Join in Support of Lab Tests Online
CAP is the most recent organization to become a Collaborating Partner, joining other newcomers ASCP, AMP, and NCCLS as support from the lab community for Lab Tests Online has mushroomed.
Traffic Numbers Restated -- Over 1 Million Visitors
Under a new analysis, traffic numbers are roughly 1/3 higher than previously thought, meaning that the site hosted more than one million visitors in its first year.
Lab Tests Online Wins Award
Lab Tests Online has been recognized with an Apex Award of Excellence for Web Site Content and Writing.
Traffic Soars As Support Grows
Average monthly traffic to Lab Tests Online rose 65% in the first five months of the year, from an average of 42,000 in 2001 to 70,000.
NBC News 41 Spotlights Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online was the subject of a three-and-a-half minute feature story on Kansas City's KSHB-TV, an NBC affiliate station.
