Ronald Reagan UCLA Med Ctr – United States
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🎓 Academic and Professional Background
Dr. Lu Song is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and a licensed clinical chemist in the State of California. She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Washington in 1989 and completed her Clinical Chemistry Postdoctoral Training at the Mayo Clinic in 1998. With over 42 years of experience in research and clinical chemistry, Dr. Song has made significant contributions to the field.
🔬 Research Expertise & Contributions
Dr. Song’s research activities focus on test development, method evaluation and implementation, investigation of interference in biological samples, and laboratory statistics. She specializes in clinical chemistry, immunoassay, derivation of normal reference intervals, and addressing interference issues in biological samples. Her work plays a crucial role in advancing laboratory medicine and ensuring accurate diagnostic testing.
👩🔬 Professional Memberships
Dr. Lu Song is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), and The National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her dedication to the advancement of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.
🏥 Areas of Research
Dr. Song’s research interests encompass clinical chemistry, immunoassay techniques, biological sample interference, laboratory statistics, and the derivation of normal reference intervals. Her dedication to clinical diagnostics and laboratory medicine continues to make a significant impact in the field of clinical chemistry and diagnostic advancements.
Notable Publications📚
📚 A Comparative Analysis of Two Commonly Used FDA-Approved Immunoassays for Fentanyl Detection
- Authors: Lam, K.H.B.; Menlyadiev, M.; Buggs, V.; Parnprome, S.; Pesce, A.; Suhandynata, R.T.; Fitzgerald, R.L.; Song, L.; Metushi, I.G.
Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
Year: 2024
📚 “Activation” of macro-AST by pyridoxal-5-phosphate in the assay for aspartate aminotransferase
- Authors: Erica J. Fermon; Marlon Sy; Thomas A. Drake; Lu Song
Journal: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
Year: 2024
📚 A case of false positive opiate immunoassay results from rifampin (rifampicin) treatment
- Authors: Lam, K.H.B.; Song, L.; Buggs, V.; Vithlani, G.; Metushi, I.G.
Journal: Practical Laboratory Medicine
Year: 2023
📚 A Suspected Case of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Consistent with Fentanyl Toxicity
- Authors: Brian Lam, K.H.; Sobolevsky, T.; Ahrens, B.; Song, L.; Metushi, I.G.
Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
Year: 2023
📚 Elevated Troponin Results in a Patient on Immunotherapy for Crohn’s Disease
- Authors: Song, L.; Park, S.; Cassidy, T.; Shamsa, K.; Getzug, T.; Dietz, D.
Journal: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
Year: 2021