Women’s Health Testing from Quest Diagnostics
As females mature, from young girls to women, and from mothers to grandmothers, their risk for certain medical conditions increases. Proactive screenings-in the form of pelvic exams, Pap tests, and certain blood tests-can quickly and easily address many key healthcare concerns along the way, and even identify diseases with few or no warning signs.
As the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, we offer:
More Experience in Cervical Cancer Screening
| • | We provide the latest advancement in cervical cancer screening with a HPV test and a liquid-based Pap test for women age 30 and older to provide a greater level of accuracy and assurance for physicians and patients. |
| • | We evaluate more Pap slides (over 12 million) than any other lab in the nation giving us an extensive breadth of knowledge in reviewing routine to obscure cases; over 80% of the Pap tests that Quest Diagnostics performs, are liquid-based |
| • | We have conducted the largest single facility liquid-based cytology study to date in the U.S. demonstrating excellent results1 |
| • | We employ the largest national network of Pathologists and scientific staff with sub-specialty expertise in Gynecologic Pathology available for direct, one-on-one consultation |
Innovations and Expert Consultation in Genetic Testing
| • | Upholding a tradition of innovation, Quest Diagnostics is the first clinical laboratory to offer genetic testing that sequences the entire cystic fibrosis gene. CF Complete™ is part of a full range of cystic fibrosis testing services that includes both genetic screening and diagnostic tests. | |
| • | Physicians in need of assistance with any genetic test can contact the Genetics Center, toll-free, at 1-866-GENE-INFO (1-866-436-3463). A dedicated genetics customer service professional will answer your question or, if appropriate, connect you with one of our: | |
| – | Directors, certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics | |
| – | Genetic counselors, certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling | |
| – | Academic associates, who are thought leaders from academic medical centers | |
Advanced Technology for STD Testing
| • | Quest Diagnostics offers a full range of testing including highly sensitive amplified testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea and type-specific testing for the herpes simplex virus with HerpeSelect®'. |
A Full Cardiology Test Menu, Including Tests for:
| • | Cardiovascular risk assessment: established lipid markers, and emerging lipid and non-lipid markers, including lipoprotein subfractions, Cardio CRP™ (high-sensitivity CRP), homocysteine, and Lp-PLA2 |
| • | Congestive heart failure: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and proBNP, N-Terminal to rule out CHF and assist with disease management |
| • | Hypertension: our unique Direct Renin assay can be used for differentiating renin-mediated and sodium/volume hypertension, and for guiding drug selection based on the hypertension etiology |
Access and Convenience
| • | A national network of laboratories with locations in or near all major cities and esoteric testing laboratories on both coasts. |
| • | Convenient specimen collection options, including in-office phlebotomy and courier services and more than 2,000 conveniently located patient service centers across the country |
Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals
| • | Obtain test ordering codes and specimen requirements from our online Test Menu | |
| • | Learn about women's health test selection, utilization, and interpretation in our Interpretive Guide | |
| • | Simplify test ordering and results reporting with our connectivity solutions | |
| • | Stay informed with articles from the Quest Diagnostics Physician's Update Newsletter | |
Online Test Information for Your Patients
Your patients can learn about health conditions and laboratory tests in our online Patient Health Library. The library is founded on evidence-based information, and includes topics such as:
| • | Healthwise Self-Care Checklist |
| • | Making Wise Health Decisions |
| • | Work in Partnership with Your Doctor |
Contact a Quest Diagnostics Sales Representative,
learn more about our testing services, and become a client
| • | Contact a physician sales representative |
| • | Contact a hospital sales representative or learn about our complete hospital offerings |
References
1 Limaye A, Connor AJ, Huang X, et al. Comparative analysis of conventional Papanicolaou tests and a fluid-based thin-layer method. Arch Pathol Lab Med, Vol 127; February 2003:200-204.
