Everything You Need To Know About DNA Testing
What is DNA? DNA is the hereditary material in all living organisms. They are molecules that are inherited in every generation. The strands of DNA contain information that determines our traits and characteristics. Each person has a unique DNA sequence. We received our DNA sequencing from half of our parent’s DNA sequence. One of the […]
(COVID-19 WATCH): The Different COVID-19 Variants and What We Know
You might have heard the term COVID-19 variant on the news but, what exactly is a COVID-19 variant? Variants are mutations occurring in the virus. Mutations are when the virus develops at least one new change from the original strain. Viruses like the SARS-CoV-2 change over time. The changes may affect the properties like infection […]
The Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far
You might have heard the news about South Africa travel bans in response to the newest COVID-19 variant, the Omicron variant. Countries including Japan, India, Turkey, and Switzerland, to name a few, have tightened their travel curbs because of this variant. What is the Omicron Variant? The Omicron variant was first identified in South Africa […]
Everything You Need to Know about Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
The common practice for medical tests is to send samples to the laboratories and wait hours for results. Today, the need for faster test results has increased. Portable testing devices have been created so that readily available tests can be performed outside the laboratory. These innovations are called POCT or point-of-care testing devices. What is […]
4 Advantages of Using Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Point of Care Testing or POCT is patient testing done at the actual location of the patient. This testing process provides efficient and quality patient care.POCT allows the transmission of results in real-time and enables medical professionals to make rapid decisions when diagnosing patients. Here are some advantages to point of care testing: 1. Easy-to-use: […]
The 3 Different Types of COVID-19 Tests and How They Work
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising each day. Because of this, healthcare professionals encourage the public to get tested for the COVID-19 virus. People who are experiencing any symptoms or have been exposed to positive tested people should get tested immediately. But what are the different COVID-19 tests and, how do they work? How […]