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Protect Your Heart: American Heart Month 2024 

Protect Your Heart: American Heart Month 2024 

February is American Heart Month, making it a month full of opportunities to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of our hearts. Here at ARCpoint Labs, we're dedicated to bringing awareness to heart health and providing you with accurate test results....

Understanding Food Allergy & Sensitivity Panels

Understanding Food Allergy & Sensitivity Panels

Just as the right type of gasoline is crucial for a car's efficient running, the foods we consume play a significant role in determining our overall health. Different food allergies and sensitivities may render us feeling less than our best. The key to unlocking...

The Transformative Power of Employee Assistance Programs  

The Transformative Power of Employee Assistance Programs  

In today's dynamic and demanding work environment, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have emerged. EAPs have become a crucial tool for supporting employee wellbeing and morale. In this article we delve into the importance of EAPs and explore how these comprehensive...

Unveiling the Truth: The Impact of Legal DNA Testing in Crucial Cases

Unveiling the Truth: The Impact of Legal DNA Testing in Crucial Cases

In the realm of the legal system, DNA testing has emerged as a game-changer, providing undeniable evidence in a wide array of legal scenarios. It is also known as court-ordered paternity testing or forensic DNA testing. DNA testing holds immense significance in cases...

Understanding Thyroid Panels

Understanding Thyroid Panels

As we start the year, it's crucial to focus on our thyroid health. Thyroid health plays a vital role in our overall metabolism and energy levels. In this article, we will explore the importance of thyroid panels, specifically in detecting and managing two common...

The Importance of Annual Health Screenings for Early Detection

The Importance of Annual Health Screenings for Early Detection

Taking care of your health is a top priority. One of the best ways to do this is through annual health screenings. These screenings, including CBC (Complete Blood Count) and CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel), play a crucial role in early detection and preventing...

When is a Hair Follicle Drug Test Used?

Ongoing advancements in lab testing technology have made it possible to choose from a wide variety of test types and methods, allowing patients to select an option that perfectly fits their situation. One of the most popular types...

What Does a Saliva Drug Test Reveal

As a result of a growing number of medical advancements, there are now many different options to choose from when it comes to drug testing methods. One of the most popularly used drug test types is saliva testing, also referred to as mouth swab testing or oral fluids...

What Kinds of Drug Tests Do Courts Use in Florida?

There are several legal situations in which a court-ordered drug test may be necessary to confirm that an individual remains drug-free. Dealing with legal and court proceedings can be a stressful and confusing process. Understanding the situations in which you may...

Chain of Custody and Why It’s Important in Paternity Testing

For anyone seeking paternity testing for legal reasons, there are a variety of important factors to consider ensuring legally admissible results. Court-ordered DNA testing is serious business, primarily because it typically serves to answer essential questions about...

What’s the Difference Between a Hair and Fingernail Drug Test?

With so many options for drug and alcohol testing, many people are left wondering: how do I know which kind of drug test to get? There are many different testing methods to consider, each one with its own unique benefits and purpose. Hair and fingernail drug testing...

COVID-19 Antibody Testing

From stay-at-home orders to social distancing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the way of life across the country. With hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases of the virus, you or someone you’ve come in close contact with may have been infected. If you...

6 Tips For a Better Sleep

Sleep’s impact on health goes beyond how someone physically feels throughout the day. Getting a good night’s sleep can help the body operate at peak performance and reduce fatigue. Quality sleep can also start the day off right by encouraging healthier...

How to Enforce a Drug Testing Policy on Remote Workers

Even as millions of workers get vaccinated for COVID-19, companies are continuing to have their employees work remotely. This trend is continuing even for new roles at companies, with a recent study from Upwork finding nearly 22% of the workforce will be remote by...

COVID-19 versus Flu Symptoms

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again and temperatures begin to cool down, you may wonder if that cough or fever is the flu or the novel coronavirus. Knowing the difference between these two highly contagious respiratory illnesses can help you get the right...

Differences in COVID-19 Vaccines

Since COVID-19 was first reported in December 2019, scientists have been hard at work developing an effective vaccine. While there are still many vaccines currently undergoing trial testing, three vaccines are currently approved in the United States. As of May 11,...

Employee Drug Testing by State

Developing an effective drug testing policy can be difficult with more states legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana use. Currently, a total of 36 states and the District of Columbia allow medicinal marijuana, and 16 of those states allow full recreational...

What’s the Difference Between Food Allergies and Intolerance?

Did you know that roughly 15-20% of the population suffers from at least one food intolerance? Or that 10% of adults in the United States suffer from food allergies? As these percentages continue to tick up year after year, it’s becoming increasingly important...

Finding Loved Ones Through Kinship DNA Testing

DNA testing can be helpful when finding lost or unknown relatives. Kinship DNA testing includes grandparentage, siblingship, paternal and maternal lineage, and genetic reconstruction. These relationships can be important to establish, especially in situations...

Everything You Need to Know About DOT Physicals

Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is physically and mentally strenuous, and the long hours, stressful treks, and heavy loads can take quite a toll on even the healthiest among us. Because of the demanding nature of the job, the tenacious individuals in these...

Employers Guide to State-Specific Medical Marijuana Authorizations

You receive a positive drug test result for marijuana – your employee or applicant says they have a medical marijuana card. What happens next?An issue that has become increasingly impactful and confusing for employers conducting employee drug and alcohol testing...

How Long Do Background Checks Take?

A common question employers hear from potential employees during the hiring process is “how long does a background check take?” Unfortunately, the only answer you can give as an employer is “it varies.” The truth is, it can take anywhere from...

How is a DNA Test Able To Determine Ethnic Background?

America is the ultimate melting pot – a land of immigrants from all corners of the world. If you’ve ever wondered about your family tree’s true origins and where you fit in, it might be time to consider taking a DNA test.This type of testing can give...

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