Chlamydia and Your Health
Definition of Chlamydia Chlamydia is a common STI that occurs in both men and women. Women who are exposed to Chlamydia will potentially have side effects like inability to get pregnant or even have ectopic pregnancies. Chlamydia is common in individuals between the...
Qualitative Hepatitis B Causes, Symptoms & Myths
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis B (HBV) is a chronic condition that has become a worldwide problem. The disease can cause severe damage to the liver and other serious conditions like HCC (hepatocellular cellular carcinoma). About 50% of people infected with Hepatitis B...
5-Panel Drug Test: What It Means for Employers
What is a 5-panel Drug Test A 5-Panel drug these, analyzes 5 basic drugs that are in a person’s system. The test as a screening method designed to test for five specific drugs. The test is done for various reasons, ranging from pre-employment, reasonable suspicion,...
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...