A Guide to Help Physicians Identify Opioid Misuse in the Midwest
Screening patients for possible opioid misuse depends on the circumstances and it’s not always easy to determine. However, here are a few ways for medical professionals to screen for opioid misuse.
Colon Cancer Awareness and Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome, also known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of inherited colon cancer. Find out more.
Pharmacogenomics: One size does not fit all
Pharmacogenomic tests may provide information about a person’s genetic makeup to help doctors make medication decisions.
Quest Breaks Ground on Flagship New Jersey Lab
Quest Diagnostics hosts a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate construction of our new flagship laboratory in Clifton, New Jersey.
When Exome Sequencing is the Answer
Ask any parent whose child has a serious health condition or birth defect “What is the value of a diagnosis?” and they will tell you that an answer is worth everything. When a child presents with an undiagnosed condition, they may undergo multiple genetic tests in search of an answer. When those tests come back […]
KNOW if You Have the Flu with a Simple Test
The best way to tell the difference between a cold and the flu is to get tested. Learn more about Quest’s nasal swab test.
Norovirus: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, and Laboratory Diagnostics
Norovirus, an RNA virus, is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis across all age groups in the United States. Molecular tests are the most reliable and rapid way to detect norovirus and to differentiate it from other causes of gastroenteritis. Early use of molecular tests may limit the spread of disease, […]
Identifying Marijuana Use
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a plant material obtained from cannabis sativa. It is used as medication or recreational purposes. Although the Cannabis plant contains hundreds of compounds, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC or THC) is psychoactive and produces several pharmacological effects. Hashish is the product created from the resin of marijuana flowers. Hash oil or cannabis oil is an oleoresin extracted […]