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Impact of COVID-19 on Libyan Laboratory Specialists: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Ahmed Atia, Hadel Abdullah, Asma Bazza,
Volume 15, Issue 6 (11-2021)
Abstract
Background and objectives: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health problem. Laboratory professionals are at a higher risk of contracting the disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted to examine lab professionals' perceptions and satisfaction with organizational processes during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out on 53 medical laboratory professionals working at laboratories in Tripoli (Libya) between November 2020 and January 2021. Data were collected via face-to-face questionnaire. Responses to questions were scored based on a five-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree and 5=strongly agree). Data were presented as frequency and percentages using the Microsoft Excel 2016.
Results: Most participants were female (81.2%) and with less than five years of work experience (39.6%). The majority of respondents (79.3%) had a bachelor’s degree. Most healthcare workers (75.5%) were unaware whether the lab would provide medical care if they were tested positive for COVID-19, while 13.2% of them perceived that they will get free medical care. Owing to social distancing, 20 subjects (37.7%) felt that their social activities have been altered during break time.  Only 3.7% of the participants believed that their motivation level decreased due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Conclusion: The outcomes of this study provide laboratorians’ perspective in the COVID-19 crisis as well as specific lessons for future unpredicted crises.
A Review of Ethical Issues Related to Laboratory-Based Diagnostics
Mohsen Najjari, Mohammadreza Karimazar, Mohammad Ebrahimipour, Christine M. Budke,
Volume 16, Issue 2 (3-2022)
Abstract
The current study aimed to introduce key ethical issues related to laboratory-based diagnostics that any individual may encounter during the provision of healthcare services. In a systematic review, relevant studies published on electronic databases including the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Medline and Cochrane Library were collected for the years 1975 to 2020. The ethical issues related to clinical laboratories diagnosis and patients, colleagues, and society in different phases of laboratory testing were surveyed in this study. Considering ethical issues must be prioritized in each clinical laboratory for better dealing with clients, collaborators, and the community.
Trichomonas vaginalis and challenges in laboratory diagnosis: A Narrative Review
Hossein Hooshyar , Parvin Rostamkhani , Mohsen Arbabi Arbabi,
Volume 20, Issue 3 (7-2026)
Abstract
Background: Trichomoniasis is considered one of the most common non-viral sexually transmitted diseases globally. Early diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) infection plays an important role in effective treatment, infection control, and interruption of the transmission chain. The present narrative review was conducted to gather updated data and evaluate the challenges associated with available laboratory methods for the diagnosis of T. vaginalis.
Methods: A broad review of the published literature and electronic international databases, including ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, was conducted to identify relevant data on existing and newly developed diagnostic methods for trichomoniasis in both sexes. The search covered studies published from 2000 up to 2025. The benefits and limitations of these methods were compared.
Results: This review demonstrated that wet mount preparation and examination under a light microscope, accompanied by staining methods, are the most frequently used approaches worldwide. However, the sensitivity of this method is low. Direct microscopic examination accompanied by culture or staining provides a diagnostic strategy with good performance. Moreover, molecular- and immunological-based methods are recommended as complementary tests.
Conclusion: Direct microscopic examination is an economical and rapid method. Fully automated PCR systems for the simultaneous identification of the most common vaginal pathogens can be established as a diagnostic strategy in non-endemic areas and developed countries.

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