• T Cells Have The Answer - Calgary Herald And Edmonton Journal Feature Ichor Health
    19
    APR

    T Cells Have The Answer - Calgary Herald And Edmonton Journal Feature Ichor Health

    The Calgary Herald And Edmonton Journal Reporting On T-Detect™ COVID T Cell Test  Facilitated Exclusively in Canada By Ichor Health (Ichor Blood Services) The Calgary Herald and the Edmonton Journal are featuring the breakthrough technology…

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  • Thyroid Health: April Newsletter
    14
    APR

    Thyroid Health: April Newsletter

    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…

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  • Do You Have A Vitamin D Deficiency? Tips To Boost Your Vitamin D Levels.
    07
    APR

    Do You Have A Vitamin D Deficiency? Tips To Boost Your Vitamin D Levels.

    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…

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  • Building Healthy Rural Communities With Private Labs Testing
    30
    MAR

    Building Healthy Rural Communities With Private Labs Testing

    Rural Lab Testing To Improve Health Services Benefits Of Multifaceted Healthcare While most people know the importance of healthcare in general, some forms of healthcare fall by the wayside when compared to others. Many people need access…

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  • Do I Have Long COVID? How T Cell COVID-19 Testing Can Get You Back To Health.
    17
    MAR

    Do I Have Long COVID? How T Cell COVID-19 Testing Can Get You Back To Health.

    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…

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  • Ichor and Adaptive Biotechnologies Exclusively Bring T-Detect™ COVID T-Cell Test to Canada On Mar 7
    07
    MAR

    Ichor and Adaptive Biotechnologies Exclusively Bring T-Detect™ COVID T-Cell Test to Canada On Mar 7

    The Connection Between T Cell Testing And COVID-19 What Are T Cells? T cells are a type of lymphocyte, a form of white blood cell, that makes up part of the immune system. T cells develop from the stem cells in the bone marrow and play an…

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  • Do Vitamin D Levels Play A Role In The Severity Of COVID Infections?
    04
    MAR

    Do Vitamin D Levels Play A Role In The Severity Of COVID Infections?

    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…

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  • Comprehensive Health Solutions With Ichor Blood Services
    25
    FEB

    Comprehensive Health Solutions With Ichor Blood Services

    Services On-Site Testing. For Those who live in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Medicine Hat, AB, Fort Mcmurray, AB, Red Deer, AB, Fredericton, NB, Vaughan, ON, or Toronto, ON, you can visit an Ichor Blood Services lab in person to get your specimen…

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  • Ichor Brings Our Mobile Lab Services Directly To You
    04
    FEB

    Ichor Brings Our Mobile Lab Services Directly To You

    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…

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  • Ichor Blood Services Pop Up Clinics: Mobile Antibody Testing Coming to Your Town
    28
    JAN

    Ichor Blood Services Pop Up Clinics: Mobile Antibody Testing Coming to Your Town

    Tests Offered At The Pop Up Clinics COVID-19 Antibody Test. The levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies a person has can be determined through a blood test. If you have been infected with the disease you have likely built up antibodies against it, at…

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  • How To Properly Use An At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit
    03
    JAN

    How To Properly Use An At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit

    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…

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  • Don't Let COVID-19 Ruin Your Holiday Plans. Eat, Drink, And Be Merry (and Travel) With Ichor's COVID Testing Services.
    22
    DEC

    Don't Let COVID-19 Ruin Your Holiday Plans. Eat, Drink, And Be Merry (and Travel) With Ichor's COVID Testing Services.

    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…

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  • What are the Dangers of Insufficient Vitamin D Levels?
    10
    DEC

    What are the Dangers of Insufficient Vitamin D Levels?

    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,…

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  • COVID Testing in Canada - Get the Mayo Clinic Quantitative COVID Test
    26
    NOV

    COVID Testing in Canada - Get the Mayo Clinic Quantitative COVID Test

    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. …

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  • The Difference Between COVID Antigen Testing And COVID PCR Testing
    12
    NOV

    The Difference Between COVID Antigen Testing And COVID PCR Testing

    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…

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  • COVID Testing For US Travel
    28
    OCT

    COVID Testing For US Travel

    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…

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  • Why COVID Testing Can Get The World Back To Normal
    14
    OCT

    Why COVID Testing Can Get The World Back To Normal

    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…

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  • COVID-19 Testing: What Are The Available COVID-19 Test Types?
    23
    SEP

    COVID-19 Testing: What Are The Available COVID-19 Test Types?

    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…

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  • What Is A COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test For Travel?
    15
    SEP

    What Is A COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test For Travel?

    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…

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  • COVID-19 Travel Testing Before And After Your Departure To Your Destination
    26
    AUG

    COVID-19 Travel Testing Before And After Your Departure To Your Destination

    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…

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  • 4 Benefits Of Private Lab Blood Services
    12
    AUG

    4 Benefits Of Private Lab Blood Services

    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…

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  • COVID-19 Mail In Tests For Your Return From Your Summer Vacation
    29
    JUL

    COVID-19 Mail In Tests For Your Return From Your Summer Vacation

    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…

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  • Covid-19 Testing For US Travel This Summer
    15
    JUL

    Covid-19 Testing For US Travel This Summer

    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…

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  • How COVID-19 Rapid Travel Testing Can Keep You On Course To Reach Your Destination
    24
    JUN

    How COVID-19 Rapid Travel Testing Can Keep You On Course To Reach Your Destination

    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…

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  • The Benefits Of Private Lab Services
    10
    JUN

    The Benefits Of Private Lab Services

    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…

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  • Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Antibody Testing
    11
    MAY

    Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Antibody Testing

    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…

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  • The Difference Between First And Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests
    04
    MAY

    The Difference Between First And Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests

    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…

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  • Convenient Pregnancy And Prenatal Screening
    27
    APR

    Convenient Pregnancy And Prenatal Screening

    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…

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  • Reopening Safely With Covid-19 Rapid Testing
    13
    APR

    Reopening Safely With Covid-19 Rapid Testing

    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…

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  • Cancer Screening For Early Intervention
    03
    MAR

    Cancer Screening For Early Intervention

    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,…

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  • Workplace COVID-19 Rapid Testing
    24
    FEB

    Workplace COVID-19 Rapid Testing

    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…

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  • How to Travel Safely Amid COVID-19
    14
    FEB

    How to Travel Safely Amid COVID-19

    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…

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  • Why Your Business Should Still Do COVID-19 Testing When Vaccines Are Imminent
    07
    FEB

    Why Your Business Should Still Do COVID-19 Testing When Vaccines Are Imminent

    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…

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  • Ichor Launches General Lab Collections in Calgary and Medicine Hat
    24
    JAN

    Ichor Launches General Lab Collections in Calgary and Medicine Hat

    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…

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  • Dreaming of a Winter Getaway? Now You Can More Easily With Our COVID-19 Travel Testing Program
    17
    JAN

    Dreaming of a Winter Getaway? Now You Can More Easily With Our COVID-19 Travel Testing Program

    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…

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  • Remote Saliva COVID-19 Active PCR Testing: Less Invasive and Easier for Businesses
    10
    JAN

    Remote Saliva COVID-19 Active PCR Testing: Less Invasive and Easier for Businesses

    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…

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  • Keep Your Business Running With COVID-19 Testing While We Await Vaccines
    10
    DEC

    Keep Your Business Running With COVID-19 Testing While We Await Vaccines

    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…

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  • How Ichor Can Help You Travel to Hawaii Without Quarantining
    03
    DEC

    How Ichor Can Help You Travel to Hawaii Without Quarantining

    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…

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  • Keep Your Business Open With Our COVID-19 Testing for Companies
    30
    NOV

    Keep Your Business Open With Our COVID-19 Testing for Companies

    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…

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  • Will the COVID-19 Pilot at YYC Do More Harm Than Good?
    23
    NOV

    Will the COVID-19 Pilot at YYC Do More Harm Than Good?

    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…

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  • How COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Your Business Can Keep It Running Smoothly
    16
    NOV

    How COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Your Business Can Keep It Running Smoothly

    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…

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  • Need to Travel? How Simple COVID-19 PCR Swab Testing Can Help You Do So
    09
    NOV

    Need to Travel? How Simple COVID-19 PCR Swab Testing Can Help You Do So

    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…

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  • How Simple Cancer Screening Tests Can Save Your Life
    28
    OCT

    How Simple Cancer Screening Tests Can Save Your Life

    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…

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  • Why Prenatal Screening Tests are So Important
    21
    OCT

    Why Prenatal Screening Tests are So Important

    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…

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  • More on Our Remote Saliva COVID-19 PCR Testing Program
    18
    OCT

    More on Our Remote Saliva COVID-19 PCR Testing Program

    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…

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  • The Main Benefits of In-home STI Testing
    08
    OCT

    The Main Benefits of In-home STI Testing

    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…

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  • How Long Until a Vaccine for COVID-19 is Ready?
    30
    AUG

    How Long Until a Vaccine for COVID-19 is Ready?

    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…

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  • Ichor Blood Services Featured on Global News
    23
    AUG

    Ichor Blood Services Featured on Global News

    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…

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  • Top 3 Benefits of In-home STI Testing
    16
    AUG

    Top 3 Benefits of In-home STI Testing

    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…

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  • How Your Pharmacy Can Benefit from Offering Prescription Delivery Service
    05
    AUG

    How Your Pharmacy Can Benefit from Offering Prescription Delivery Service

    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…

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  • What Will a Second Wave of COVID-19 Look Like?
    29
    JUL

    What Will a Second Wave of COVID-19 Look Like?

    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…

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  • What Does Prenatal Screening Look for?
    23
    JUL

    What Does Prenatal Screening Look for?

    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…

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  • Why Regular STI Testing is Important for Your Overall Health
    16
    JUL

    Why Regular STI Testing is Important for Your Overall Health

    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…

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  • Ichor Blood Services Expands COVID-19 Antibody Testing Amid High Demand
    14
    JUL

    Ichor Blood Services Expands COVID-19 Antibody Testing Amid High Demand

    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…

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  • Why COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Important
    05
    JUL

    Why COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Important

    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,…

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  • What Are Prenatal Screening Tests?
    25
    JUN

    What Are Prenatal Screening Tests?

    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…

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  • STD Testing: What it Entails and Who Should Get it Done
    18
    JUN

    STD Testing: What it Entails and Who Should Get it Done

    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…

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  • Top 5 Benefits of Using Mobile Lab Collection Services
    11
    JUN

    Top 5 Benefits of Using Mobile Lab Collection Services

    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…

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  • The Benefits of Providing Prescription Delivery Services
    03
    JUN

    The Benefits of Providing Prescription Delivery Services

    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…

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  • How Antibody Testing Can Help Us Battle COVID-19
    23
    MAY

    How Antibody Testing Can Help Us Battle COVID-19

    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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