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We are very excited to have an executive leader with such diverse experience within the medical and laboratory space, says managing partner Britt Tranyham. Nicole has been a breath of fresh air bringing so much value to our ever-changing arena. With Nicole's...
Point of care testing refers to any patient testing that is done at, or near, the actual location of the patient. POC testing can be done at home, at work, in the car, or in a healthcare setting. The recent pandemic has led to an increase in POC testing for a...
According to the CDC, the amount of opioids prescribed and sold in the United States has quadrupled since 1999. In response to this opioid crisis, the CDC has proposed new guidelines regarding pain management and its prescribing practices, including the use of...
While saliva-based assay testing isn't new to the lab industry, the recent Covid-19 pandemic has led to a push in making its use more widespread. With an influx in patients requiring a quick, reliable, and readily available testing option, saliva provides a more...
In the past, clinical laboratories have been seen as somewhat of a "black hole," where samples are sent never to be seen again and results mysteriously appear back from. New legislation enacted in 2021 is pushing to change that. The 21st Century Cures Act ("The Cures...
Winter brings us into the heart of cold and flu season. Respiratory infections are most common this time of year. A respiratory infection is an infection of any part of the respiratory tract, including the lungs, airways, sinuses, and throat. Respiratory infections...
Genesis is proud to announce the company's recent feature article on OrlandoVoyager, a local media source dedicated to promoting content and businesses that 'authentically represent the communities they serve.' The article introduces Genesis to OrlandoVoyager readers...
Omicron variant, also known as Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529, is the most recent strain of the Covid-19 virus to appear worldwide. The World Health Organization designated Omicron a variant of concern on 11/26/2021. As of 12/20/2021, Omicron had been found in most US...
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...