Mouth Swab Drug Test 101: A Beginner’s Guide
How many of your employees are under the influence during work hours? Workplace drug testing is a touchy subject. It’s akin to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for (some) employees – yet from the employer’s side of the fence, having staff on the job while they’re under the influence of illicit substances can land […]
Allergy Test Preparation: What You Should and Should Not Do
DNA testing plays a huge role in the medical field. It’s used to see what kind of genetics you’ll pass on to your children, to see how your body will react to certain medications, and even if you have an STD. One of the more common tests that a doctor will perform based on your […]
The Benefits of Implementing a Drug Screening Program in the Workplace
There are more people using drugs or alcohol at the workplace than you may realize. Approximately 22.5% of workers use them during working hours. Whether you are the boss or coworker of a drug user, it’s always cause for concern. What if they show up for work high or drunk, and what sort of trouble could […]
The Science Behind DNA Tests: Understanding the Basics
Your DNA is a highly effective storage device for storing, well, you. It holds so much information that you could fit the entire contents of Facebook into half a poppy-seed-sized clump of DNA. DNA holds the instructions to build and rebuild your body from your skin cells to your neurons. Your DNA is unique, different from that of every […]
What Are the Different Types of Allergy Tests?
More than 100 million Americans experience some symptoms caused by allergies every year. These symptoms can range from minor, like sneezing, to more severe, like difficulty breathing. No matter what the symptom is, it’s annoying to not feel your best. Especially when you don’t know exactly what is causing the reaction. This makes it difficult […]
Your Substance Identification Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing
50% of Americans over 12 have used an illegal drug at least once in their lifetime. An even higher percentage of people regularly use or abuse legal substances like alcohol and prescription medications. If you have employees, you can guarantee that at least one uses drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse in the workplace is unfortunately […]
How DNA Tests Can Help in Making Informed Decisions
More than 20 percent of Americans have taken at-home DNA tests, according to a recent survey from YouGov. And more than 40 percent say if one were offered at no cost, they’d take one. If you are curious about DNA test results, it’s obvious many of your fellow Americans are too. DNA tests allow you […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing a Home Paternity Test
If you’re questioning the paternity of a child, doing a home paternity test is a simple and affordable way to get the answers you’re looking for. With just a cheek swab and a few days of waiting for results, you can put your mind at ease and move forward with confidence. However, as simple as […]
The Role of DNA Tests in Modern Healthcare
DNA tests can reveal a lot of information about what is going on inside our bodies. It can say what diseases we may be prone to, whose genetics we have, and even allow us to get an early diagnosis on other issues. There is no shortage of things you can test for, as there are […]
How Paternity DNA Testing Can Resolve Paternity Disputes
Did you know that nearly 300,000 paternity tests are performed in the United States every year? These tests are performed to verify or disprove a father’s paternity. Families are torn apart every day due to paternity disputes. Paternity disputes are emotional and legal situations where the paternity of a father is being questioned. These disagreements […]
