Pharmacogenetic 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.
Read MoreFeatured Lab-Of-Choice: GeneDx
BeaconLBS has invited the Labs-of-Choice™ to provide some more information about themselves for a blog series featuring each of the Labs-of-Choice. The following content was provided by the featured lab, GeneDx.
Read MoreFeatured Lab-Of-Choice: BioReference Laboratories, Inc.
BeaconLBS has invited the Labs-of-Choice™ to provide some more information about themselves for a blog series featuring each of the Labs-of-Choice. The following content was provided by the featured lab, BioReference Laboratories, Inc.
Read MoreFeatured Lab-Of-Choice: GenPath Diagnostics
BeaconLBS has invited the Labs-of-Choice™ to provide some more information about themselves for a blog series featuring each of the Labs-of-Choice. The following content was provided by the featured lab, GenPath Diagnostics.
Read MoreFeatured Lab-Of-Choice: Invitae
BeaconLBS has invited the Labs-of-Choice™ to provide some more information about themselves for a blog series featuring each of the Labs-of-Choice. The following content was provided by the featured lab, Invitae.
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