Northern 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…
Read MoreCan Your DNA Predict Opioid Addiction?
New Research Partnership Between Bentley University and Gravity Diagnostics Will Explore the Genetic Link to Opioid Abuse. WALTHAM, Mass. and COVINGTON, Ky., June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Bentley University and Gravity Diagnostics have announced a partnership to conduct research that could inform doctors prescribing pain medication how likely a patient is to become addicted and…
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