Return To School Safely As we continue through the dog days of summer, many parents, teachers and administrators are shifting gears to back-to-school season, and thinking about what in-person learning may look like amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing students will be key for schools looking to re-open, as many primary and secondary education students are […]
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What is a PCR COVID Test and How Does it Work? A polymerase chain reaction, or PCR test is used to find genetic material from an organism, like the COVID-19 virus. Using a thermal cycler and specific chemicals, the test is the most accurate one we have today to detect the novel coronavirus. Even as […]
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Summer in the United States is safely going back to normalcy with the increasing number of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country. Americans are now more comfortable spending some time outside their homes. While enjoying the summer with family and friends, remember to keep yourself, family and friends protected from the harmful effects of the UV […]
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BobMarketing Manager, Urology In honor of Men’s Health Month, we took time to speak with Bob, Marketing Manager of Urology, to get his perspective on the importance of Men’s Health and his personal connection to the cause. BioReference: What is Men’s Health Month about? Bob: The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to raise awareness […]
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BioReference Laboratories Announces First COVID-19 Testing Program for Cruise Industry
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MIAMI, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BioReference Laboratories, Inc., an OPKO Health company (NASDAQ: OPK), today announced a COVID-19 testing program for U.S. based crew and guests who cruise with Royal Caribbean Group, helping provide a safe environment for travelers. Under the agreement, unvaccinated guests will be required to undergo rapid, point-of-care PCR COVID-19 prior to embarking. These guests will […]
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Men’s Health June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to heightening the awareness of preventable disease and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men, like cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, and more. When it comes to screening tests, early detection and prevention, men’s health often takes […]
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Allergy season is here, bringing itchy eyes, coughing, sneezing, and runny noses. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to asthma and allergies and talk to family, friends, and co-workers about the prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. In extreme cases, allergic reactions can also include rashes, […]
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Major League Soccer Renews BioReference Laboratories as COVID-19 Testing Provider for Second Year
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BioReference continues providing PCR molecular and rapid COVID-19 testing to Major League Soccer players, match officials, and Club and League employees BioReference is testing New England Revolution Fans for COVID-19 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., April 27, 2021 – BioReference Laboratories, Inc., an OPKO Health company (NASDAQ:OPK), announced its renewal as […]
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It is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week – the annual celebration of pathologists and the medical laboratory professionals who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy. These past 14 months, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratory professionals around the world have been working extremely hard and deserve special recognition. At BioReference […]
