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...

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 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...

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...

DNA Tests can be conducted in many different scenarios. Some people opt to conduct DNA tests at home, and some prefer to have a skilled lab technician to conduct the test. The selection of the test is a personal decision and at times depends on the location of...

What is a Fit Test? Respirator Fit Testing is a test protocol done to ensure a mask fits properly around someone’s face and provides proper protection. The process is either a qualitative or quantitively. The qualitative test will test for the person’s sense of smell...

A mother can decline a paternity test depending on the circumstances of the test requirements. It is highly recommended that a mother provides her DNA as the test analysis becomes easier. It separates the child’s DNA markers from the mother’s DNA. Having knowledge of...

Legal paternity tests are court admissible and can be used to various legal requirements. SmarTest Labs being AABB certified and using a strict chain of custody, provides confidential and secure court ordered Paternity, immigration, Maternity, Forensic and other legal...

What is DNA testing? DNA testing was first discovered in 1869 by a scientist names Friedrich Miescher.  DNA testing is the science of DNA testing involves the various variations in genes between individuals. Most individuals (at least 99%) have basically the same...

What is Personalized Medicine? Personalized medicine is the science that uses genetic profiles to determine if a specific person can benefit from a medical approach that will pro-actively determine prevention & treatment of conditions. Your genome or DNA is unique...