
December 17, 2021
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic's outbreak, and with new variants being discovered regularly, we've all become familiar with the terminology of testing. But as the nature of the pandemic has changed – with evolving public health strategies, vaccines widely available in some countries, and now very promising COVID-19 treatments – it is difficult to decide when and how to use the different kinds of test available. How are labs deciding how to test? And why is continued testing so important?
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We believe in syndromic testing because we don’t have to spend a lot of time diagnosing a patient who might not have a lot of time to get that diagnosis.
Steve Hoover, President of lab operations, Mako Medical
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Testing lets our customers know with confidence when it is safe to let their employees return to the workplace.
Michelle Volk, CEO and President of Great Lakes Labs
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I think the world's eyes have been opened to the possibilities. The value of fast, accurate diagnosis has really become clear.
Dr. Richard Dawood, Medical Director & Travel Medicine Specialist, Fleet Street Clinic, London
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