Remnant Specimen Testing

Remnant Specimen Testing

Have you ever thought about what happens to leftover lab specimens that aren’t used during testing? There is a name for the biofluids that are left over after lab tests are run: remnant specimens. The FDA defines remnant specimens as “the remnant of a human specimen...
The 411 on Breast Cancer

The 411 on Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer affecting American women; only skin cancer is more prevalent. It is also the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in American women, second only to lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8...
What is the Delta Variant?

What is the Delta Variant?

Delta variant is a variant strain of the Covid-19 virus. First identified in India, delta variant has now been found in all 50 states and in 100 countries worldwide. Because of its rapid spread, delta variant is now considered the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the...
Cold Weather Viruses in Summer?

Cold Weather Viruses in Summer?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that typically affects young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. This virus usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms that dissipate within 1 to 2 weeks but it can be much more...