The Significance of Clinical Laboratories in Healthcare Basic healthcare starts with the physician's diagnosis of the patient's presenting symptoms and their own experience with certain illnesses and diseases. Giving the right care and treatment often relies on an accurate diagnosis. However, many different types of diseases present with similar symptoms, and [...]
High Potassium Levels in a Blood Test Image from Abbott ci4100 Tour Footage Potassium blood tests measure the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium is an electrolyte, an electrically charged mineral in your body. Electrolytes are responsible for aiding muscle control and nerve activity, maintaining fluid levels, and performing [...]
Your Content Goes Here Urine drug screens test for the presence of specific drugs and medications. It's most commonly used in the workplace to detect substance abuse issues or in a medical setting, for doctors to check for prescription drug abuse or the use of illegal substances. Or, it may be used [...]
Using Molecular UTI Testing To Make Better Healthcare Decisions Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can be painful and, left untreated, can significantly impact a person’s health. Antibiotics are a powerful, successful way to treat UTIs, but only if the right antibiotic is issued to treat the specific infection. Not all UTIs are caused [...]
