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Gravity Diagnostics Announces Eric Spencer as Controller
(Covington, KY) – Gravity Diagnostics is proud to announce the hire of Eric Spencer as Controller. Eric is an analytical accounting and finance professional with 10 years of experience, most recently spending over six years in EY’s Strategy and Transactions practice where he assisted clients in executing mergers and acquisitions. Eric is a native of…
Read MoreGravity Diagnostics Tests Over 100 COVID-19 Samples in First Four Days
Gravity Diagnostics, a private clinical diagnostics laboratory located in Northern Kentucky, who has already been conducting a wide menu of testing for respiratory infections began testing for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Monday, March 16th, 2020. On February 28, 2020, the FDA released its emergency use guidance to allow high-complexity testing for CLIA certified laboratories in…
Read MoreNorthern Kentucky CLIA Laboratory Gravity Diagnostics Stepping Up to Test for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As of March 5, 2020, the number of deaths in the United States attributed to COVID-19 is 14 with 200 confirmed cases in 19 different states. COVID-19 has been mandated as a serious public threat health by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to an article released by Reuters on March…
Read MoreNational Depression Education & Awareness Month
October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month! According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 16.2 million adults in the U.S. suffer from major depressive disorder. As a result, suicide is the third major cause of death for those aged 15 to 24 and is continuing to rise. Depression is defined as: “A…
Read MoreDo most of your patients use insurance when coming to your practice?
Do most of your patients use insurance when coming to your practice? If so, here are a few key policies to note as providers and office staff: Anthem Will NOT cover a drug confirmation without a drug screen WILL cover a drug screen and drug confirmation (in addition to non-detected prescribed medications, and medications that…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing?
Have you ever heard of Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing? A PGx test is used by a physician as a dosing guidance tool to help treat patients who are prescribed certain medications. Gravity Diagnostics offers PGx testing through a simple swab of the cheek—the following panels provide data for genes that code for over 130 medications: Mental…
Read MoreThe Importance of STI Tests
Have you ever been curious about the prevalence and importance of STIs? Gravity Diagnostics offers STI Testing through urine or e-genital swab for the following STIs: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Chlamydia Trachomatis Gardnerella Vaginalis Ureaplasma Urealyticum Mycoplasma Genitalium Trichomonas Vaginalis Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Gravity’s STI requisition form indicates the best patient population to test,…
Read MoreSTI Testing
Did you know? Those who have Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are at a higher risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Addiction recovery centers and substance abuse treatment centers present great opportunities to offer counseling for STIs. Those who have SUDs are at a higher risk for contracting an STI due to the behaviors associated with…
Read MoreDL Isomer Testing Explained
Did you know? D/L Isomer testing is extremely important when it comes to medication management. Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula, but are arranged differently in space. For example, your hands can be seen as isomers. Your right and left hands both have the same type and amount of fingers, but your…
Read MoreGravity Diagnostics Announces Scientific Advisory Board
(Covington, KY) – Gravity Diagnostics is proud to introduce its Scientific Advisory Board. Each expert on the board brings a unique perspective to forward the company’s mission of reducing drug abuse and the addiction of controlled substances. Below are the members of our Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Miriam Boeri received her doctorate of philosophy from…
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