Find out how biotin supplements may interfere with accurate blood test results.
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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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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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Find out what happens to your throat swab as you follow the steps of a throat culture in a laboratory.
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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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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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The majority of laboratory tests in use today are commercial lab tests, those that are are manufactured, marketed, and sold in volume as kits to multiple laboratories and other healthcare facilities. In this article, you can learn how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the development and marketing of the commercial tests used in medical care.
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Does a certain food not sit well with you? Learn the basics about food sensitivities and intolerances and what kinds of tests are available to identify them.
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