Traumatic Brain Injury Testing
The direct and indirect costs of medical diagnosis and treatment, in combination with lost productivity for mild TBI, may be greater than $60 billion annually.
Read MoreFraud in Toxicology Labs
Toxicology testing for controlled substances is especially prone to fraud and abuse, given it can be a major source of income.
Read MoreThyroid Disease Testing
Thyroid disease is estimated to affect 20 million people in the United States, with up to 60% being undiagnosed.
Read MoreMolecular Testing for Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections
Molecular diagnostic testing panels now available to clinicians, have greatly improved patient care, treatment, and allowed enhanced antimicrobial stewardship.
Read MorePharmacogenetic Testing for Major Depressive Disorder
It is estimated that about 50% of the variability in patient antidepressant response is due to genetic factors.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing
As the virus can be transmitted prior to the onset of symptoms, it is best to diagnose patients with COVID-19 prior to symptomatic onset to reduce the spread of the virus.
Read MoreHereditary Cancer Risk Assessment
Besides acquired risk factors, an individual’s cancer risk is also dependent upon their personal and family history of cancer, in addition to race or ethnicity.
Read MoreGenetic Terminology
There are many genetic/genomic terms and concepts that should be understood by any clinician who is ordering these tests. The purpose of this article is to provide these definitions, which are used in CPT coding, to allow for more precise testing and reimbursement.
Read MoreCardiac Biomarkers
It is vital, as new discoveries are made in cardiac biomarkers, that well-designed studies that provide clinical validity and utility are published.
Read MoreMeet Our Clinical Advisors
We are proud to introduce Dr. Dorothy Adcock, an important member of the BeaconLBS Clinical Advisory Team. Dr. Adcock is an eminent specialist in the field of pathology who collaborates with our clinical team in the development of clinical policies.
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