The Order of Draw: A Look At Different Test Tubes The venipuncture procedure is complex and requires trained, skilled labor to perform the necessary specimen collection. When performing a collection/draw, phlebotomists must have the proper equipment including needles, gauze, and [...]
What is a biomarker? A common term in medical testing is "biomarker" but what exactly does the term mean? In layman's terms, a "biomarker" is anything that can be used to measure the presence or severity of a particular disease. [...]
The Engine Powering Your Body: Thyroid Health & Importance The thyroid plays an important role in your body, but if you're like most people you probably are unaware of what it actually does or even where it is. As part [...]
The Importance of Sleep One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is sleep. As humans, we spend one-third of our lives sleeping or at least attempting to sleep. The average adult needs at least seven hours [...]
6 Tests to Determine Heart Disease When asked what the leading disease attributed to death is, you probably think the obvious answer is cancer. While cancer(s) can be a devastating disease, it is actually not the leading cause of death. [...]
Dried Blood Spot vs. Venipuncture: What blood draw method is more accurate? One of the biggest challenges for clinical or diagnostic labs is gaining access to the skilled labor required to provide specimen collections. Without these specimens, labs cannot generate [...]
Testing for COVID-19 in 2021 and Beyond Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like we may be back to square one but with one main difference: the availability of vaccines. The discovery of new variants that are [...]
Common Heart Tests and Screenings for COVID-19 Long Haulers We are nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and more information surrounding the long-term effects of the disease is brought to light each day. Even though little was known in [...]
Direct Access Testing vs. At-Home Testing: Types and Common Patient Uses Direct access testing (DAT), or patient-authorized testing, refers to tests that one can order without the involvement of a healthcare provider. These tests are usually paid for upfront and [...]
MAP Network: Sending and Approving Connection Requests In order to perform specimen collections for the labs on the MOMS platform, your facility must connect with them on the MOMS platform. You can see the labs with which you are currently [...]
