For those wishing to read the full Wall Street Journal article, if you search for the headline on Google News, it should give you one-off access. It's interesting to think how this would have panned out in the UK, where EQA and accreditation are not compulsory, IVD legislation is not enforced and private labs are seemingly free to do what they want. Tanya. Dr Tanya Hart Clinical Scientist Department of Clinical Biochemistry Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospitals From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mohmed Ashmaig Sent: 18 October 2015 15:51 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Theranos Very interesting article about Theranos: http://www.wsj.com/articles/theranos-has-struggled-with-blood-tests-1444881901 [Image removed by sender.] ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual, individuals or entity to whom they are addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust unless otherwise explicitly stated. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged materials. In the case of confidential and/or privileged materials, any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of these materials by individuals or entities other than the intended recipient may be the subject of legal action. If you receive an email in error from Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer. ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/