Posts by Nick Kraeuter
HIV-1 Viral Load Changes
As of September 5th 2023, Garcia Laboratory moved to a more sensitive HIV-1 Viral Load assay. The assay uses the same RT-PCR technology, however has an improved lower limit of quantitation (LLoQ) of 20 copies/mL whereas the previous assay was 40 copies/mL. The shift from a precious HIV viral load test result being negative with…
Read MoreUPS Experiencing Major Delays Due to Severe Weather
Severe weather patterns across the Midwest region have created dangerous shipping and traveling conditions. Due to this, UPS is experiencing major shipping delays, including our specimens. Garcia is committed to processing these specimens as quickly as the weather permits. We thank you for your patience and wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. …
Read MoreGarcia Laboratory Now Offering Monkeypox (Orthopoxvirus) PCR Testing
According the the CDC: “Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. The Orthopoxvirus genus also includes variola virus (which causes smallpox), vaccinia virus (used in the smallpox vaccine), and cowpox virus. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox.” Monkeypox virus tests…
Read MoreMichigan Driver’s License Restoration Drug Panel
A panel designed specifically to assist Michigan citizens in the restoration their drivers license, our drug panel is certified to cover all necessary aspects of driver license restoration. This is a urine screening to include the following components: cocaine, marijuana, PCP, opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone, ecstasy/MDMA, 3 variants of creatinine, PH, oxycodone/percocet,…
Read MoreClient Feedback Survey
Garcia Clinical Laboratory is committed to providing the best possible service to our clients and patients. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we would like to hear your feedback! Please complete our Client Feedback Survey to let us know how we did. All responses will be used to help us continue…
Read MoreCareEvolve Client Portal Update
Garcia Laboratory is pleased to announce that we will be updating our current CareEvolve client portal to the newest version. This update will bring many new and enhanced features to better assist our clients in ordering, reporting, and viewing results. Along with these new features, the user interface will have an updated look.…
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