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Image: The photomicrograph shows the appearance of a low grade carcinoma of the prostate that can be difficult to recognize as malignancy, particularly in small needle biopsies (Photo courtesy of the University of Washington).

Accurate Epigenetic Test Eliminates Superfluous Biopsies for Prostate Cancer

Two independent trials have now validated the performance of an epigenetic test that could provide physicians with a better tool to help eliminate unnecessary repeat prostate biopsies.  More...
06 Aug 2014

Mutation That Induces High Blood Pressure in Women Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk

A mutation in women in the G-protein coupled estrogen receptor 30 gene generates a receptor with reduced activity that induces high blood pressure, the single biggest risk factor for heart attack and stroke.  More...
05 Aug 2014
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Innovative Methodology Translates Noncoding DNA in Colorectal Cancer

Although the genetic origins of cancers have been studied for a long time, scientists were not able to measure the role of noncoding regions of the genome until now.  More...
05 Aug 2014
Image: Histopathology of a child’s kidney showing one glomerulus (arrow) with matrix expansion and uniform thickening of the basement membrane. The tubules show mild atrophy and the interstitium contains patchy moderate infiltrates. The appearance is consistent with membranous nephropathy (Photo courtesy of Dr. S. K. Pradhan).

Genetic Test Predicts Therapeutic Response in Pediatric Kidney Disease

Genetic mutations in the kidney’s filtration barrier are frequently linked with a lack of response to immunosuppressive treatments among children with sporadic nephrotic syndrome.  More...
05 Aug 2014
Image: Papillary thyroid cancer showing grey lobulated tumor with central scar (Photo courtesy of Dr. Shahidul Islam).

Molecular Test Effectively Guides Extent of Initial Thyroidectomy

The routine use of a molecular testing panel increases the likelihood of performing the correct initial surgery for patients with thyroid nodules and cancer.  More...
05 Aug 2014
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New Data Further Suggest Possibility of Blood Test for Cancers

New results using an innovative DNA mutation enrichment technology suggest the possibility of a simple blood test for various cancers.   More...
05 Aug 2014
Image: Scanning Electron Micrograph of the pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus gattii (Photo courtesy of Edmond Byrnes and Joseph Heitman).

New Test Developed to Diagnose Virulent Lung Fungus

The emergence of distinct populations of Cryptococcus gattii in the temperate North American Pacific Northwest was surprising, as this species was previously thought to be confined to tropical and semitropical regions.   More...
04 Aug 2014
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Immunochromatographic Assay
CRYPTO Cassette
Portable Electronic Pipette
Mini 96
New
HBV DNA Test
GENERIC HBV VIRAL LOAD VER 2.0
New
Human Estradiol Assay
Human Estradiol CLIA Kit


Genetic Testing channel of LabMedica brings the latest in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and epigenetics, and methods from PCR to FISH, and more.