Ever wonder what happens to your blood sample once it's been collected? It's sent "to the lab" for analysis, but what does that involve? This article will take you on a behind-the-scenes laboratory tour as a blood sample is processed.
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Find out what happens to your throat swab as you follow the steps of a throat culture in a laboratory.
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Find out how biotin supplements may interfere with accurate blood test results.
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At-home tests have surged in popularity, but what are their benefits and downsides? Read about the types of at-home tests and when and how they may be used.
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Have questions about laboratory testing? We're here to help you understand your tests and what results might mean for you.
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High standards of quality for clinical laboratories are maintained by federal and state government, laboratory professional organizations, and individual laboratories themselves.
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Understanding the method used for a test provides a broader context for understanding your test results. Learn about a few common laboratory methods mentioned on this site.
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Explains how the lactate test is used, when a lactate test is ordered, and what the results of a lactate test might mean. The lactate test is primarily ordered to help determine if someone has lactic acidosis, a level of lactate that is high enough to disrupt a person's acid-base (ph) balance.
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