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ANANDA Labs provides an array of routine and state-of-the-art specialized assays to support patient care. Our Clinical Chemistry Laboratory tests measures “analytes” associated with specific health conditions, allowing patients to identify and address serious concerns early on, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Our Genomics Laboratory tests empowers patients to take control of their healthcare by individualizing it based on their unique genetic code.

Our Infectious Disease Laboratory specializes in testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and respiratory pathogens, including testing for SARS-CoV-2**, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Herpes Simplex Virus Type II, and Syphilis. Other STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Human Papillomavirus. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HPV. Respiratory pathogens include SARS-CoV-2*, Flu A/B, RSV, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza, and common coronavirus.

Our Toxicology and Chemical Analysis Laboratory provides comprehensive quantitative and qualitative testing of urine and saliva clinical specimens. Clients are notified of any consistencies or inconsistencies of drug testing results compared to drugs prescribed.
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Tests are sorted by type of collection specimen required.

Buccal (Cheek) Swab

A buccal swab, also known as buccal smear, is a way to collect DNA from the cells on the inside of a person’s cheek.

We combine your unique DNA profile with influential lifestyle and environmental factors to identify the specific actions you should follow. So whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, get fitter or live more healthily, eliminate the guesswork and cut straight to what works for you.

This test looks for mutations (changes) in a gene called MTHFR. Genes are the basic units of heredity passed down from your mother and father. Everyone has two MTHFR genes, one inherited from your mother and one from your father. Mutations can occur in one or both MTHFR genes.

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how variations in the human genome dictate a person’s response to medications. Pharmacogenomics may help find appropriate medications and doses more quickly.

Pharmacogenomic testing for ADHD can help providers to prescribe medications and doses that are safe and effective, at times achieving the positive clinical outcomes with minimal side effects.

Pharmacogenetic testing complements current efforts to optimize drug options for heart disease and leans towards effective and personalized care —using drug-drug and drug-gene interaction software, you’ll get a report highlighting potential options for you and your physician to discuss.

Pharmacogenomic testing for Mental Health can improve medication therapy by lowering the risk of treatment failure and adverse drug events.

Pharmacogenomic testing for Mental Health can improve medication therapy by lowering the risk of treatment failure and adverse drug events.

This test looks for mutations (changes) in a gene called MTHFR. Genes are the basic units of heredity passed down from your mother and father. Everyone has two MTHFR genes, one inherited from your mother and one from your father. Mutations can occur in one or both MTHFR genes.

Pharmacogenetic tests provide information about a patient’s likelihood to have an adverse drug reaction (ADR) and/or a therapeutic response to a medication before prescribing pain medication.

Pharmacogenomics can enhance patient care by enabling treatments tailored to genetic make-up and lowering risk of serious adverse events during pregnancy.

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how variations in the human genome dictate a person’s response to medications. 

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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how variations in the human genome dictate a person’s response to medications. 

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how variations in the human genome dictate a person’s response to medications. 

Dried Blood

Dried blood spot samples (DBS) provide an alternative sample type to venous blood samples for antibody testing

The AMH test is often used to check a woman’s ability to produce eggs that can be fertilized for pregnancy. A woman’s ovaries can make thousands of eggs during her childbearing years. The number declines as a woman gets older. AMH levels help show how many potential egg cells a woman has left.

Genetic testing for human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8) are used to rule out Celiac disease.

This test measures creatinine levels in blood and/or urine. Creatinine is a waste product made by your muscles as part of regular, everyday activity. Normally, your kidneys filter creatinine from your blood and send it out of the body in your urine. If there is a problem with your kidneys, creatinine can build up in the blood and less will be released in urine. If blood and/or urine creatinine levels are not normal, it can be a sign of kidney disease.

A “positive” or “reactive” anti-HBc (or HBcAb) test result indicates a past or current hepatitis B infection

A heavy metal blood test is a group of tests that measure the levels of potentially harmful metals in the blood. The most common metals tested for are lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium

The hemoglobin A1C test tells you your average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It’s also called HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin test, and Glycohemoglobin. Patients who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medicines. The A1c test is also used to diagnose diabetes.

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a blood test ordered to determine if someone is infected with the hepatitis B virus. If it is found, along with specific antibodies, it means the person has a hepatitis B infection.

The HCV antibody test, sometimes called the Anti-HCV test, looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in blood. Antibodies are chemicals released into the bloodstream when someone gets infected.

The quantitative HCV RNA tests measure the amount of hepatitis C virus in the blood. The result will be an exact number, such as “1,215,422 IU/L.” Many people refer to the quantitative measurement as the hepatitis C “viral load.”

The test is done to find out whether a person has ever been infected with oral or genital herpes. It looks for antibodies to herpes herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2).

A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects HIV antibodies or antigens or the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of HIV in the blood or another type of sample. This determines whether an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive).

A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts: good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol as well as triglycerides (a certain type of fat).

The fluorescent treponemal antibody test absorption test (FTA-ABS) checks your blood for antibodies to the bacteria that causes syphilis called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is spread by skin or mucous membrane contact with the sores of an infected person.

Tenofovir diphosphate (TFV-DP) in dried blood spots (DBS) is used as a biomarker of ART adherence. Recent treatment studies have shown that TFV-DP predicts future viremia in persons with HIV (PWH).

A vitamin D blood test measures the level of 25(OH)D in your blood. Abnormal levels of vitamin D can indicate bone disorders, nutrition problems, organ damage, or other medical conditions

Fecal

A stool test may also be referred to as a “stool sample,” a “stool culture” or “fecal sample.” This type of test looks at fecal matter for evidence of a medical condition. The test may look for evidence of infection, allergy, blood or digestive problems.

Tests for hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of cancer. FIT only detects human blood from the lower intestines. Medicines and food do not interfere with the test. So it tends to be more accurate and have fewer false positive results than other tests.

Microtainer

A Microtainer blood collection tube is designed for ease of use, helping ensure that a quality capillary blood sample is collected.

A creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a waste product that forms when creatine, which is found in your muscle, breaks down. Creatinine levels in the blood can provide your doctor with information about how well your kidneys are working.

RPR (rapid plasma reagin) is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins) called antibodies that are present in the blood of people who may have the disease.

Nasal Swab

A nasal (or nasopharyngeal) swab is used to diagnose upper respiratory tract infections, such as whooping cough and COVID-19.

A respiratory pathogens (RP) panel checks for pathogens in the respiratory tract. A pathogen is a virus, bacteria, or other organism that causes an illness. Your respiratory tract is made up of parts of the body involved in breathing. This includes your lungs, nose, and throat.

Rapid molecular assays are a kind of molecular influenza diagnostic test to detect influenza virus nucleic acids in upper respiratory tract specimens with high sensitivity (90-95%) and specificity.

PCR Tests and Rapid Antigen Tests available.

Oral Rinse

Oral rinses are self-collected by swishing sterile water for 15 seconds, without any throat gargling, and then spitting into a sterile container.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.

Rectal Swab

A rectal culture test is performed by inserting a cotton swab in the rectum. The swab is rotated gently, and withdrawn. A smear of the swab is placed in culture media to encourage the growth of microorganisms

Gonorrhea testing detects evidence of infection with the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are several types of gonorrhea tests: Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) testing: NAAT testing detects the genetic material (DNA) of the gonorrhea bacteria and is considered the optimal test for gonorrhea infection.

Throat Swab

The purpose of a throat swab culture is to detect the presence of organisms in the throat that could cause infection.

This type of test detects the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be performed using a urine sample or swab of fluid taken from a site of potential infection such as the urethra, vagina, rectum, or eye

The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.

Gonorrhea testing detects evidence of infection with the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are several types of gonorrhea tests: Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) testing: NAAT testing detects the genetic material (DNA) of the gonorrhea bacteria and is considered the optimal test for gonorrhea infection.

PCR Tests and Rapid Antigen Tests available.

Toxicology

A toxicology test (drug test or “tox screen”) looks for traces of drugs in your blood, urine, hair, sweat, or saliva.

Clients order a D/L isomer separation to determine if the drug present in the specimen is at least 80% L-methamphetamine. If the specimen contains more than 20% D-methamphetamine, then the donor is to be considered positive for illicit methamphetamine use.

This test checks your DNA — obtained by a blood draw or a swab for saliva — for genes that encode certain enzymes, and the results can be classified according to how fast your body metabolizes and gets rid of certain medications, such as particular antidepressants.

This is a 2-part urine test to look for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. THC is the active ingredient in marijuana. The test can find out if THC or related chemicals from marijuana called metabolites are in your urine. The test is considered quite accurate. You may have to do the urine test in a healthcare provider’s office or with a technician present.

A qualitative drug screen is used to detect the presence of a drug in the body. A blood or urine sample. may be used. However, urine is the best specimen for broad qualitative screening, as blood is relatively. insensitive for many common drugs, including psychotropic agents, opioids, and stimulants.

The ethyl glucuronide (EtG) test is widely used to detect the presence in the urine of ethyl glucuronide, a breakdown product of ethanol, the intoxicating agent in alcohol. It can also screen for EtG in your blood, hair, and nails, but the urine test is the most widely used.

Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and Ethyl Sulfate (EtS) are direct metabolites of ethanol. EtG and EtS can be detected up to 80 hours in urine after ethanol ingestion and the presence of both metabolites can be used as markers for recent alcohol use.

The 10-panel drug test is one of the most common tests used to detect illegal drugs in your system. It is designed to see if you have used or abused prescription and illicit drugs.

This test utilizes the highly sensitive and specific technique, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to confirm presumptive positive specimens for synthetic cannabinoid metabolites in urine.

Urine

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It’s used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.

This test detects the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be performed using a urine sample or swab of fluid taken from a site of potential infection such as the urethra, vagina, rectum, or eye

The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.

Gonorrhea testing detects evidence of infection with the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are several types of gonorrhea tests: Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) testing: NAAT testing detects the genetic material (DNA) of the gonorrhea bacteria and is considered the optimal test for gonorrhea infection.

The microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio test is most commonly used to screen for kidney problems in teens with diabetes. It also might be done on a more regular basis, like once a year, in teens with diabetes to help in early identification of kidney disease. It also can be used to monitor kidney function in kids and teens already diagnosed with kidney disease or taking medications that can affect the kidneys. The test can also help detect kidney complications from hypertension and autoimmune diseases.

This test looks for microorganisms called mycoplasma in a sample of secretions from your genital area. You may need this test if you have symptoms of a genital or urinary tract infection.

HCG appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early as 10 days after conception. Quantitative HCG measurement helps determine the exact age of the fetus. It can also assist in the diagnosis of abnormal pregnancies, such as ectopic pregnancies, molar pregnancies, and possible miscarriages.

This test looks for the Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) parasite. This parasite causes a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called trichomoniasis. This is a common type of STI. The parasite is more likely to infect women than men.

The UTI comprehensive panel detects, by Molecular Technique, urinary pathogens. Our testing is completed with high sensitivity and specificity compared to the traditional urine culture technique. We identify pathogens that are difficult to grow in a culture while using the largest pathogen menu available.

Vaginal Swab

A vaginal swab is a medical procedure performed in obstetrics and gynaecology to test vaginal discharge for the presence of vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.

This test is used to diagnose BV infections.

This test is used to diagnose Candida Vaginitis.

This test detects the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be performed using a urine sample or swab of fluid taken from a site of potential infection such as the urethra, vagina, rectum, or eye

The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.

This test looks for microorganisms called mycoplasma in a sample of secretions from your genital area. You may need this test if you have symptoms of a genital or urinary tract infection.

Gonorrhea testing detects evidence of infection with the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are several types of gonorrhea tests: Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) testing: NAAT testing detects the genetic material (DNA) of the gonorrhea bacteria and is considered the optimal test for gonorrhea infection.

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