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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How Employees Try To Cheat Drug Tests And What You Can Do To Stop Them
You may be surprised to learn that over 70 percent of drug users are employed—meaning that it’s very possible that you have one or more working for you right now. Drug use can impact your company in a number of different ways, including in customer...
Q&A: Jeff Howard, owner of ARCpoint Labs of Salem
Jeff Howard owns {Site:BusinessName} of Salem, serving the Roanoke and New River Valleys in Virginia, offering drug and alcohol screenings, as well as DNA testing – an interesting line of work considering that just three years ago, Howard was working at a...
Pennsylvania Begins Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
Drug testing for certain welfare recipients has begun in Pennsylvania. Under Act 22 passed by the Legislature last year, anyone who receives welfare benefits and who has a felony drug conviction in the last five years can be randomly tested for drug use.Those who fail...
Our Very Own Wendell Long | Speaker at this Years Datia Conference!
What the CEO Really WantsWe are so honored that Wendell Long, owner of {Site:BusinessName} of Tucson Arizona, will be a speaker at this years Datia Conference!Wendell Long ran major casino resorts across the country for 35 years where he was the purchaser of large...
Lansing in the News!
In their effort to provide accurate, reliable and confidential healthcare information to all, {Site:BusinessName} of Mid-Michigan has now added clinical lab testing to its list of services. This additional to service comes just one year after the South Lansing Company...
Take the Hassle Out of Healthcare
How did healthcare get so complicated? It used to be you get sick, you go to the doctor. Now it’s weeks before you can get an appointment, and you cringe at what the visit and lab work will cost you. That’s when you need help.Navigating the Complicated...
Shielding Seniors from the Coronavirus
The CDC reported seniors are twice as likely to get sickened with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) than younger persons. But what is the best option for a senior who needs to go to the doctor for a common healthcare challenge?Get Healthcare on Your Schedule Without Exposing...
Current COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travel
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the globe, new regulations centered on testing and locator forms can make traveling confusing and difficult. Whether traveling for business or needing to take time for some R&R, find out what regulations you’ll face...
What is a Five Panel Drug Test?
If you’re considering adding a drug test to your employment pre-screening process or workplace drug testing, there are a few different options to choose from. A five-panel drug test is the drug testing option most commonly utilized by private employers and...
What Will DNA Testing Tell Me?
As recently as a few years ago, personalized DNA analysis tests were something far beyond the reach of the average person. DNA testing was often something that took an extensive amount of time, money and effort, often requiring long waiting periods and plenty of hoops...
Why is Drug Testing Important in the Workplace?
For many employers, creating and implementing a drug testing policy may not be at the top of their priority list. However, it absolutely should be. One of the biggest benefits to companies performing drug testing is that most states give a discount on their...
Workplace Safety and COVID-19 | Keeping your Business Moving Forward
ARCpoint Labs has always been dedicated to providing testing solutions that keep businesses operating smoothly and safely. We’ve doubled down on that commitment since the pandemic began, quickly becoming one of the nation’s leading providers of COVID-19...
Staying Safe this Holiday Season
As we begin another holiday season with the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, it might be tempting to succumb to pandemic response fatigue. For some, that could mean giving up entirely and throwing a party to end all parties, while for others that could mean canceling...
PGx Testing and How DNA Helps You Choose the Right Medications
Most of us are familiar with genetic testing. From learning about your ancestry to resolving a child custody case, genetic testing of our DNA has become a normal part of modern society. Today, genetic testing goes a step further to enhance our health and wellness by...
5 Health & Wellness Screenings You Need Now
Managing your health and wellness doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, it may be as simple as ingesting a dietary supplement, taking an injectable supplement, or a lifestyle change that is easy to work into your schedule.But knowing which action to take is...
Reassessing Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policies
Workplace drug and alcohol abuse has long plagued employers and employees alike. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 52% of employers say that impairment reduces the safety of their workforce. And a full 39% say that impairment causes more injuries on the...
Self-Isolation and Quarantine
One of the only constants since the spring of 2020 has been change. With the recent spike in omicron variant COVID-19 infections across the U.S., we are once again preparing to change our habits. This time, though, there is some good news. While omicron is very...
Micronutrient Insufficiency, Leaky Gut, and You
Micronutrients consisting of certain vitamins, minerals, and metals, each provide unique benefits essential to health and wellness. From strong bones and healthy organs to acute cognition and hair growth, each of these rely on frequent intake of micronutrients. Yet,...
But I’m Not Allergic: Your Discomfort May Be a Food Sensitivity!
The Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food SensitivityFood allergies occur when your body misidentifies a food for something harmful. In turn, your body signals a response of an antibody known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). The error can result in hives, closing of...
Are You at Risk for a Vitamin B12 Insufficiency?
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient, meaning that the body does not produce it. Nor can the body store it for long periods because it is water soluble and therefore expelled. Lack of proper intake of vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue, memory loss, sleep disturbances,...
FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Changes for 2023 – Are you staying complaint?
Are you a FMCSA-regulated business owner or truck driver prepared for the new 2023 Clearinghouse changes? Ensuring you stay compliant with the changing regulations can be difficult and time-consuming, but it is essential to meeting your legal obligations. In this...
Fight Cancer Before It Strikes with Proactive Genetic Screening for Cancer Risk
Cancer often strikes without warning, sometimes going unnoticed and undiagnosed until later in progression. Being aware of the signs and symptoms and getting routine screenings is vital to finding cancer early and treating it effectively, but is there any way to ward...
The Not-So-Small Secret to Better Health & Wellness: Micronutrient Testing
Imagine spending hours every day for several months lifting weights, running miles, and consuming salads and protein shakes to prepare for the feat of a lifetime: running a marathon.Do you see it?There you are, turning the corner of the blocked-off street to complete...
Should You Purchase a Legal or Non-Legal DNA test? Three Key Differences to Know
Paternity Court and Maury are award-winning programs for a reason. Paternity and other DNA matters are common and often cause confusion and pain when there is doubt, but they can grant joy and fulfillment when the answers are finally revealed.Although DNA testing is...
Why Can’t You Lose Weight? *Hint: It May Not be Diet & Exercise
You’ve tried everything. You cut out carbs and gluten, started running and doing yoga in the morning, and went to bed at a reasonable time at night. You lost a few pounds but are still at a loss as to why you can’t reach your goal and stay...
How to Beat the #1 Cause of Death in the World
Think about the best sci-fi/horror movie or show you’ve ever seen, maybe Predator, Alien, Tremors,I am Legend, Nope, or The Last of Us. Think about it. There was always a formidable enemy who seemed to know the characters’ every move, lurking, seeking,...
What is Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity DNA Testing?
For ages, people have had questions about paternity that went unanswered because of the limitations of medicine and lack of technology. Around the 1960s, technology and medicine caught up a little, and people began to test infants and older children for somewhat...
What is an EAP and Why Your Company Should Offer It Now!
At a glance:What is an EAP?Why are EAPs important?Why is an EAP with SAP services better?How does an EAP work?What are essential EAP benefits?What’s the cost of an EAP?Are all EAPs created equal? (The benefits of SAP services)How can you set up an EAP at your...
Hiring Toolkit: Background Checks and Drug Testing
Today, more than ever, it seems that finding the right candidates for important positions in your company is unattainable. There are overall fewer applications, and after interviewing and thinking that you finally found the right people, they fail to pass the...
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