Editorial Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Editorial Policy

Last updated: 2026

Life Medical Lab is committed to publishing accurate, evidence-based, and clinically reviewed health information. This Editorial Policy outlines how we create, review, and maintain content.

Our Editorial Mission

Our mission is to make laboratory test information accessible, accurate, and easy to understand for patients and healthcare consumers. We believe people deserve clear explanations of their health data — written by credentialed professionals and grounded in peer-reviewed evidence.

Content Standards

Evidence-Based

All clinical claims are supported by peer-reviewed research. We cite primary sources including PubMed-indexed studies, guidelines from organisations such as the CDC, AHA, WHO, and ARUP Laboratories, and established clinical reference databases.

Expert Reviewed

Every guide and article on Life Medical Lab is reviewed by a licensed medical professional before publication. Our review board includes physicians, clinical laboratory scientists, and registered nurses. Reviewer credentials are displayed on each article.

Regularly Updated

Medical knowledge evolves. We review and update articles when clinical guidelines change or new evidence emerges. The review date is shown on each article alongside the original publication date.

Authorship and Transparency

All articles display the name and credentials of the medical reviewer. We disclose when content has been updated and why. We do not accept paid placement or sponsored content that influences our editorial output.

Corrections Policy

If you believe any information on this Site is inaccurate, please contact us through our Contact page. We will investigate promptly and issue a correction with a note if the content is changed.

Advertising and Sponsorship

Any advertising present on the Site is clearly labelled. Advertisers have no influence over editorial content, research, or medical reviews. We do not accept payment to promote specific medical tests, treatments, or products.

Independence

Life Medical Lab operates independently. Our medical reviewers are not compensated based on content outcomes and are selected solely for their clinical expertise and credentials.

Our Medical Review Board

Life Medical Lab content is reviewed before publication by one or more of the following licensed medical professionals:

  • Dr. Sarah M. Chen, MD, FRCPC — Clinical Pathologist, haematology & blood cell morphology. View profile
  • Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD — Internal Medicine Specialist, metabolic panels & kidney biomarkers. View profile
  • Dr. Priya Nair, MBBS, DCP — Diagnostic & Clinical Pathologist, urinalysis & liver function. View profile
  • Dr. Michael Torres, PharmD, BCPS — Clinical Pharmacist, drug monitoring & medication labs. View profile
  • Laura Kim, MT(ASCP), CLS — Medical Laboratory Scientist, CBC & reference ranges. View profile
  • Dr. Emma Walsh, MD, MPH — Preventive Medicine Physician, thyroid & hormonal biomarkers. View profile

Full credentials and profiles: Medical Review Board.

Contact the Editorial Team

For editorial questions, corrections, or to inquire about our review process, please use our Contact page.

Last updated: March 3, 2026