Latency in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Importance of STD testing Not understanding Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)/ Sexually transmitted Infections (STI) and the potential of the latency of the disease, makes people omit treatment as they do not think they are infected. This lack of understanding of...
Do Hospitals Conduct Paternity Tests?
Hospitals do not conduct paternity tests unless the situation is an exceptional situation and coordinated with hospital administration for approval. The approval process must be done by the parents of the child or through legal mandates. The role of hospitals is to...
Avoiding Lyme’s and other Vector Borne Disease
Lyme’s Disease Lyme’s Disease is becoming a common occurrence in the USA. Tick bites can cause lifelong illnesses and can be avoided with more attention when you are outdoors. Lyme’s disease is caused by a bacteria called borrelia bacteria. Mosquito Diseases Added to...
Managing and Preventing Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disease. Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose level rises too high. Glucose comes from foods and from the human body. Diabetes can be managed with Lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. It is also important to note...
The importance of determining your blood type
The importance of knowing your blood type is critical if it is needed. It is surprising that many of us do not know our blood type. Your blood carries antigens that determine your blood type. These antigens provide immune response to any foreign entry to your body....
SmarTest Labs Business Testing Requests
SmarTest Labs provides you the convenience of several business testing solutions. These are structured and customized for the nature of your business needs. Some of the solutions we provide are as follows: Please call us for more information and assistance on...
What an Employer needs to know about Drug & Alcohol cut off levels
Many companies are frequently testing their employees and potential employees for drug and alcohol. The reason being they need to have a safe and productive environment at work. The industry provides cut-off levels in all drug testing. If someone has had an alcohol...
The importance of Vaccination and Immunization
Immunization has had a global impact on people’s health all over the world. Without immunization, the mortality death from certain diseases could be devasting. Vaccines increase a person’s immune system. Vaccines are available for more than 20 serious diseases that...
Alcoholism and the Human Body
Alcoholism Alcohol the scientific term being ETG or ETOH is frequently used as a recreational drink by many in the USA. The use of alcohol must be moderated to avoid alcoholism. Often the fact that alcohol is used in many instances, there is a risk that people slip...
Length of Detection on Drug Tests
Detection timeframes vary for different drug tests and the kind of drug used. It is a very common question that is frequently requested by individuals, companies and other organization to understand detection timeframes for different tests. Some tests can go back as...