Thyroid Facts and Information: The thyroid is a very small and sensitive gland located in the front of the neck. It is primarily responsible for producing hormones necessary for metabolism, which in turn helps control muscle function, the…
Ways To Get Vitamin D Sunshine When UV rays interact with certain proteins in the skin, they are converted to vitamin D3, which is the active form of vitamin D. A brief outing in the sunlight is correlated with healthy levels of vitamin D. Be…
What To Know About Long COVID Long COVID Treatment This illness can be difficult to pinpoint since multiple symptoms have the potential to be linked to other illnesses. Another problem is that researchers haven’t been able to do many studies…
Vitamin D Benefits What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps with bone strength, and it has also been shown to reduce cancer cell growth, reduce inflammation, help…
Benefits Of Mobile Lab Testing Ichor Blood Mobile Lab Testing offers patients a convenient and safe way to get their blood and other specimen collections completed without the need to leave their homes. This is particularly beneficial…
How To Properly Use An At Home Rapid Test Take Home Rapid Antigen Test Kit Comes With: Extraction Tube and Tube Stand Extraction Buffer fluid Swab Cassette How To Do It: Tilt your head back at about a 70° angle. Gently…
Whether you plan on staying in your city and enjoying a festive array of food and drinks with your friends and family, or if you want to travel farther by plane, make sure you have the tests and proper documentation you need for all of your holiday…
What Vitamin D Is And What It Does Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. Vitamin D also helps the body to prevent abnormal cells from multiplying in the breasts and colon, helps regulate blood pressure in the kidney,…
What Is The Mayo Clinic Quantitative COVID Test And How Is It Different From Other Tests? Until recently, COVID antibody tests would only determine whether or not a person had COVID in the past, with results being either positive or negative. …
COVID Antigen VS COVID PCR Testing: What You Need to Know Maybe you want to book a flight, or perhaps you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. With the ever changing guidelines, it’s important to know…
Regardless of your method of travel, one constant remains: you will need to show proof of a negative PCR test 72 hours prior to your re-entry into Canada. This is less of a hindrance than you may think, as Ichor Blood Services can help you meet all…
COVID-19 testing is especially important for people who cannot get vaccinated for medical or religious reasons. In many provinces, including Alberta, presenting a negative test is the only way for those individuals to participate in everyday…
The lesson is clear: learn about the COVID-19 tests available and know which test you will need if you plan to travel. Make sure that the COVID-19 test you will take is accepted in both your destination country and your home country. Ichor…
What Do Antigen Tests For COVID-19 Do? As its name suggests, an antigen test detects proteins一known as antigens一on the surface of the coronavirus to identify the presence of the pathogen in the test subject. Like the standard polymerase…
The quickest and most reliable way to get tested both ways is through virtual testing. Ichor Blood Services, in partnership with StageZero Life Sciences, delivers personal test kits to any location across Canada and the US so that travellers can get…
Blood work in Canada is covered by your provincial health insurance. However, choosing specimen collection at a private lab can often be an affordable option for those wishing to avoid the possible long wait times and other inconveniences of public…
What To Expect Upon Your Return From Your Summer Vacation You are subject to a series of COVID-19 tests and mandatory quarantine upon your arrival to Canada. This law is strictly enforced by random compliance calls and visits to your…
How To Fly To TheUS With Ichor Blood Services Unless you are a dual citizen or an essential worker, you are probably barred from land entry to the US. If you want to visit relatives or engage in business travel or tourism in the US, your best…
Travel restrictions are easing and it seems that international travel will soon be a real possibility again. But even as borders open up, many countries still require travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Ensure you have all…
Public Laboratory Services providers are a vital piece of the provincial health care systems across Canada. But many patients experience barriers to completing the diagnostic lab work with inconvenient locations, long wait times, and lack of…
With all the talk about COVID-19 testing and vaccination rollouts in the news, it is not surprising that there is confusion about the different tests you can get and how effective they are. Antibody testing determines whether you have had…
The moment you first find out you are pregnant is very exciting. Having a baby can be a stressful, emotional, and overwhelming journey, but with the right care, all of those feelings will be gone once you see your baby for the first time. As…
Congratulations! You are having a baby. Pregnancy is exciting, stressful, emotional, joyous, and more. Once the news sinks in, the business of being pregnant begins. Welcome to the world of doctor checkups, tests, screenings, weigh-ins, and a…
As we move towards reopening, the focus has been on vaccination rollout and protecting our communities with immunity. It is certainly an effective tool and we are striving towards widespread protection. But due to COVID-19 variants and vaccine…
Cancer screening is looking for cancer before any signs or symptoms appear. People may decide to explore screening if they: Have a family history of cancer Have a history of cancer themselves Have been exposed to cancer-causing behaviours,…
Mitigating the risks of COVID-19 transmission is vital to ensuring your business can continue to operate while also keeping your valued employees healthy and safeguarding the communities that support your establishment. With an approach to workplace…
The desire to travel has not entirely dissipated due to COVID-19. If anything, vacations seem more vital than ever, given everything we have been through. Here are some tips on how you and your family can travel safely during this challenging…
Think your business is out of the woods because COVID-19 vaccines are beginning to be administered? Here's why that would be a naive position to take. After an extremely difficult 2020, there's reason for optimism amongst business…
Ichor Blood Services has launched its general lab specimen collection service in Calgary and Medicine Hat. Here's how the service will provide quicker and more convenient access to lab testing for residents of those cities. Ichor Blood…
Colder weather is here, and a beach vacation sounds perfect right about now. With the COVID-19 Travel Testing program from Ichor Blood Services, now you can book that winter getaway without worrying whether you'll have to quarantine for an…
Remote saliva COVID-19 PCR testing for active infections makes the whole process a lot more enjoyable for employees and smoother for businesses. Here's how. When most of us think about getting tested for an active COVID-19 infection, we…
The world eagerly awaits the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. While we wait for that day to come, COVID-19 testing for your business can help keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Here's how. Over the past month, the world has been…
Are you dreaming of a tropical getaway to Hawaii this winter? Here's how Ichor Blood Services can help you make the most of your trip by avoiding the need to quarantine once you get there. Thousands of Canadians are wondering if their…
Daily COVID-19 case numbers continue to shock the country and confirm we're indeed experiencing a dreaded second wave of the disease. Here's how our COVID-19 testing program can help keep your business open during these trying…
The COVID-19 pilot program for international travellers at the Calgary International Airport and Coutts border crossing is well underway. But the question remains, will the pilot do more harm than good? Nearly 2,000 people have already taken…
Are you worried that the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta and across Canada will cause your business to shut down? Here's how COVID-19 antibody testing can help keep your doors open and your business running smoothly. There's…
Do you have an international trip coming up that you can't cancel and need to go on? Here's how our simple and easy COVID-19 PCR swab test can help you get to your destination and avoid a lengthy lockdown once you get…
Have you been thinking about getting a cancer screening test to see if you're more at risk of developing a specific one? Here's how doing so could end up saving your life. Due to the growing demand for our corporate or large bookings…
Not quite sure why prenatal screening tests are so important? From making sure you and your baby have compatible blood types to ensuring you don't have any STIs that could lead to complications, prenatal screening tests are vitally important for…
Ichor Blood Services has recently unveiled our remote saliva COVID-19 PCR testing program for businesses and large groups. This method of testing provides the fastest and most flexible option for companies or groups looking for accurate COVID-19…
Have you been avoiding getting an STI test done due to the negative connotations and stigma surrounding them? With in-home STI testing, you can receive the important sexual health testing you need without any of the fear or embarrassment that…
Curious when a vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready? While vaccines tend to take years or even decades to be developed and properly tested, the novel coronavirus is giving us a glimpse into how quickly things can be achieved when the full might of…
Ichor Blood Services was recently featured on Global News Toronto after expanding its COVID-19 antibody serology testing service to the city. To watch the story or read the accompanying article, click the corresponding button below. Ichor…
Looking for STI testing in Calgary? Worried about having to go into a sexual health clinic to get the testing done? Our in-home STI testing can remove those fears and allow you to receive the important care you need from the comfort and safety of…
Have you been thinking about adding prescription delivery services to your pharmacy? Not sure how you'll benefit from doing so though? We've got the top three benefits you can expect to see should you choose to add this service offering to…
Wondering what a second wave of COVID-19 will look like? Given the current trends in certain parts of the world, you may not have to use your imagination much longer. We've been hearing a lot about what a second wave of COVID-19 will…
Wondering what prenatal screening tests look for? While it can be overwhelming to hear about all the different ones you have to go through once you discover you're pregnant, each one is extremely important for the health of you and your…
Regular STI or STD testing for those who are sexually active with multiple partners is a critical component of overall health care. If left unchecked, these infections or diseases can cause serious health problems and complications. Due to…
Ichor Blood Services is proud to announce that we are expanding our COVID-19 antibody testing to further cities due to high demand for this particular service. Ichor Blood Services Expands COVID-19 Antibody Testing Amid High…
Not sure why COVID-19 antibody testing has taken such a prominent position in the coverage surrounding the pandemic recently? From being a way to gauge how widespread the novel coronavirus is to getting people and the global economy back on track,…
Not sure what prenatal screening tests are and what they're used for? We've got the answers you need in this week's article below. Due to the growing demand for our corporate or large bookings and travel testing for COVID-19…
Not sure what STD testing entails and who should get it done? By lifting the uncertainly surrounding STD testing it's our hope we can lessen the stigma surrounding these tests and encourage more people to be proactive when it comes to their…
Wondering what the top benefits of using a mobile lab collection service are? While the list could go on for quite a while, we've chosen the top five benefits people can expect to experience from enlisting this service to make things more…
Has your pharmacy been considering offering prescription delivery services since COVID-19 struck? Here are some of the main benefits of doing so should you decide to. Due to the growing demand for our corporate or large bookings and travel…
Wondering why there's so much hype surrounding COVID-19 antibody testing and why it's become such an important topic lately? In our article this week, we'll take a closer look at the buzz surrounding antibody testing and explain why…
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