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What are you trying to hide?

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Feb 28, 2023 12:17:49 AM

Drug testing is a proven method for ensuring patient compliance, but there is always a risk of a patient “cheating” on their drug test through various practices. As a solution, clinicians began witnessing sample collection, which in turn, caused privacy issues. So, is there another way to minimize drug test cheating? And, how much of an issue is drug test cheating exactly?

To better understand the controversial topic of workplace drug testing, let’s take a look at the prevalence of drug test cheating, one of the main ways that patients cheat, and how DNA LOCK™ can provide you with 100% confidence that a patient’s sample is authentic.

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The Perfect Storm: Co-Infection Cases on the Rise

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jan 27, 2023 11:03:03 AM

A common misconception among the general population is that you can only have one respiratory virus at a time. As RSV, influenza and COVID cases surge simultaneously in the new year, many are wondering if their prolonged sickness can be attributed to contracting multiple infections at once.

The fact is, it is possible to be co-infected by multiple viruses at the same time, and these “perfect storm” cases are on the rise.

To better understand the current state of respiratory co-infections and how to diagnose these cases, it is important to know the causes behind the surge, who is most at risk, and how Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) testing can help mitigate serious illness and provide patients with a better opportunity at getting better, faster. .

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An Unwanted Viral Visitor: The Rapid Rise of RSV in 2022

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Nov 18, 2022 3:02:39 PM

With the yearly fading of summer into fall, it’s typical for viruses such as the common cold, RSV, and influenza to spread quickly and send patients to their doctors in droves. This year, however, RSV in particular began to spike earlier than normal, with infections continuing to rise at record rates. To better understand the current state of RSV and how to best diagnose this virus, it’s important to explore the numbers, examine potential causes for this year’s spike, and discuss why molecular testing provides the greatest patient outcomes.

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Molecular Diagnostics 101

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jun 30, 2022 2:31:37 PM

Molecular diagnostics. Personalized medicine. Better outcomes.

The common thread between these important facets of healthcare in our technologically
advanced society is access to tests and techniques to diagnose and develop care plans associated
with certain bacteria and viruses that cause infections and illnesses.

From Head to Toe

Through our advanced diagnostic innovations, Diax LabsTM has developed a suite of molecular
laboratory tests that gives physicians a better understanding of their patients’ health and provides
accurate, timely molecular information as the foundation for personalized medicine and targeted
care plans.

These molecular tests cover head-to-toe diagnostics for respiratory illnesses, urinary tract
infections, wound pathogens, nail fungal pathogens and COVID-19 and other viruses.

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No More Guesswork About Genetic Testing

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Mar 31, 2022 11:17:38 AM

Guessing. Speculation. Uncertainty. These aren’t things you should experience when considering or discussing genetic testing and reviewing results.

In partnership with DNAvisit, Diax Labs takes the guesswork out of genetic testing and places interpretation and insights from certified genetic counselors and pharmacists at your fingertips and one phone call away.

Beyond the Basics

While you probably understand the basics about genetics, genetic testing is complicated. Test results can be confusing. And the estimated 19,969 protein-coding genes* in the human body may create important questions about testing.

DNAvisit is one phone call away as a valuable resource by voice, video and digital chat to:
√ Clarify the mutations our panels test for
√ Discuss and interpret test reports
√ Provide understandable answers to complicated genetics questions
√ Reduce your burden and liability by providing every patient with a certified genomics expert

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Genetic Testing for Neurocognitive Disorders

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Mar 12, 2022 4:56:32 PM

Henry is sitting in the patient waiting room, and he’s concerned.

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Numbers Don’t Lie Improved Patient Outcomes through Molecular Testing for UTIs

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jun 8, 2021 3:50:01 PM

 

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Timely Testing Amid the Global Pandemic Fast, accurate diagnoses of coronaviruses and respiratory illnesses

Posted by Sara Carpenter on May 4, 2021 11:43:32 AM

 

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The Flu: Why Winter? An Age-old Question Answered Accidentally

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Nov 30, 2020 1:49:00 PM

 

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The Opioid Snowball: Big Numbers, Big Issues, High Stakes | Toxicology diagnostics for comprehensive personalized medicine

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Nov 4, 2020 2:26:27 PM

 

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Connecting the Dots Between a Pink Ribbon, a Laboratory Test and Patient Care | The importance of cancer genetic testing

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Oct 16, 2020 4:11:57 PM

 

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Powerful Personalized Medicine | The role of laboratory testing for optimal patient care

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Oct 12, 2020 12:20:50 PM

 

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Reporting In: What a Urine Drug Test Can Really Tell You | A painless test for the often-painful truth

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Sep 15, 2020 3:40:37 PM

 

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The Gold Standard: Convenient Testing + Sample Certainty | DNA authentication for 100% accuracy

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Aug 10, 2020 1:33:27 PM
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Toe Talk: Fighting Fungus | Ugly truths, lingering culprits and non-invasive testing

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jul 17, 2020 3:17:23 PM

No one wishes for ugly, crumbling yellow toenails caused by nail fungus, yet that’s exactly what’s endured by an estimated 1 billion people globally and 10% of the U.S. population. Nail fungus can affect both fingernails and toenails, although it’s more common in the latter, so let’s talk toes.

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A Pain in the Neck – or Elsewhere: No Laughing Matter

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jun 29, 2020 2:21:42 PM

Aside from the pun “a pain in the neck,” pain is no laughing matter. In fact, chronic pain ranks among the most common reasons adults seek medical care, making chronic pain management a major issue for physicians.

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The Big 3 at the Heart of the Matter: Keeping a pulse on cardiac care

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Jun 10, 2020 2:28:09 PM
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Mark Your Calendar: It’s Always Allergy Season

Posted by Sara Carpenter on May 4, 2020 12:29:33 PM

 

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Curbside Diagnostics: Critical Testing for Critical Times

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Apr 10, 2020 12:14:49 PM

Pandemic: This word has changed the delivery of all goods and services from coast to coast and border to border.

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Step 1 in Diagnosing COVID-19: The Process of Elimination with One Simple Swab

Posted by Sara Carpenter on Mar 13, 2020 1:34:39 PM

The continued spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the CDC’s declaration of a worldwide pandemic have escalated concerns by people and businesses alike. Consumers are clearing store shelves of hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, paper products, vitamins and daily essentials. Events are being cancelled. Travel is being postponed. And the big one: Sneezes, coughs and running noses are being met with fear.

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