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We’re thrilled to announce a significant advancement in our testing capabilities here at Garcia Clinical Laboratory. We are now offering a replacement for our traditional microscopic Trichomonas screens with state-of-the-art PCR testing for Trichomonas. Why the change? PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing offers several advantages over conventional microscopic examination, including: 🔍 Enhanced Sensitivity: PCR can…

Sexually Transmitted Infection 4 Plex: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma Genitalium Code: STI4P

Respiratory 4 Plex– Includes Covid19, FLU A & B, RSV Code: 4PLEX

As of September 5th 2023, Garcia Laboratory moved to a more sensitive HIV-1 Viral Load assay. The assay uses the same RT-PCR technology, however has an improved lower limit of quantitation (LLoQ) of 20 copies/mL whereas the previous assay was 40 copies/mL. The shift from a precious HIV viral load test result being negative with…