5 Things to Know About SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Antibody Testing with Quest
We’re now offering an IgG antibody test that helps to identify people who may have been previously exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and may have developed an adaptive immune response to the virus. At this time, it is unknown for how long antibodies persist following infection and if the presence of antibodies confers protective […]
New Health Trends Study: Cervical Cancer
New Health Trends™ Study from Quest Diagnostics Reveals Cotesting is a More Sensitive Cervical Cancer Screening Test for Women 30 and Older than HPV Testing Alone For many years, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for women in the United States, ahead of breast cancer. With the increasing prevalence of Pap tests […]
When Molecular Genetic Testing is Not Enough: The Role of Biochemical Testing
A female toddler presents to her pediatrician with liver dysfunction, mild developmental delay, and behavioral changes. What lab testing makes sense and why? With the advent of next-generation sequencing, there has been an onslaught of fast and affordable molecular genetic test offerings. As such, clinicians are turning to molecular tests earlier and more frequently in […]
5 Things to Know About Molecular Testing with Quest
Since Quest began processing the highly complex COVID-19 tests on March 9, we have steadily increased testing capacity to meet the evolving needs for healthcare providers and patients in our communities. So far, we’ve processed approximately 2.15 million diagnostic tests and have grown our capacity to 70,000 per day. We continue to perform […]
COVID-19 Serology (Antibody) Testing: Why to Test and What the Test Results Mean
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has threatened global public health and is associated in particular with respiratory-related morbidity and mortality. This beta coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have originated in Wuhan City in China and then spread worldwide. As of May 23, 2020, more than 5.3 million cases have been reported […]
5 Ways Genetic Counselors are evolving during COVID-19
We are all trying to get used to this new “normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing we can all agree on—going forward, the healthcare industry will work differently. Although not typically on the “front lines” of critical care, the field of medical genetics still has patients with many important needs that must be met. […]
Know More About Yourself by Knowing Your Family Health History
Most people understand the health benefits of a good diet and exercise. Likewise, lifestyle, stress level, alcohol, and tobacco use, as well as exposure to environmental toxins can negatively impact health. What is often overlooked, however, is the importance of knowing your family’s health history. This history can provide insight into medical conditions that you […]
That Warm, Tingling Feeling at Your Next Holiday Meal May Not Be the Joy of the Season: Are Allergies to Blame?
From traditional family recipes and holiday parties, to special cookies, the holiday season is synonymous with food. While enjoying special meals and treats can make us feel good, for some, certain foods can trigger feelings of physical discomfort, illness or worse. If consuming certain foods is causing an unexpected physical reaction, it is important to […]