Genova Diagnostics
Trusted by institutions and healthcare professionals, Genova Diagnostics is redefining personalized medicine. With a focus on accuracy and patient specific information from DNA sequencing to gut microbiome analysis, this lab gives you the data you need for treatment plans. See all the testing options that make Genova Diagnostics a leader in clinical diagnostics.
Key Points
→ Genova Diagnostics offers clinical testing services in gastrointestinal, nutrition, immunology and endocrinology with personalized medicine through genomic profiling and treatment plans.
→ The lab offers specialized tests including next generation DNA sequencing, Microbiomix Stool Analysis, NutrEval nutritional assessments and various comprehensive hormone and metabolic tests that require specific patient prep.
→ Genova Diagnostics has high standards of quality control, provides educational resources for healthcare providers and is working to improve billing transparency and patient service.
Genova Diagnostics: A Global Lab
For almost 40 years Genova Diagnostics has been developing and growing into a global clinical lab. The lab offers services in:
→ gastrointestinal
→ nutrition
→ immunology
→ endocrinology
They use the most clinically relevant technology to serve a wide range of clients including top medical institutions like Johns Hopkins University.
But what really sets Genova Diagnostics apart from other labs is their commitment to personalized medicine. The advanced tests from Genova Diagnostics including next generation DNA sequencing, microscopic ova and real-time PCR give healthcare providers detailed patient profiles. This allows for disease risk assessment and treatment plans that address the root cause of the health issue, not just the symptoms.
Advanced Testing Options
Imagine having access to a wide range of cutting edge testing services that are part of modern healthcare and personalized medicine. That’s what Genova Diagnostics offers. Our tests, powered by multiple technologies, allow healthcare providers to get to the bottom of their patient’s health.
Genova Diagnostics offers:
→ Next generation DNA sequencing for genetic profiling and treatment plans
→ Culture analysis to detect and identify pathogenic organisms for targeted treatment
→ Intestinal inflammation testing for gut health and digestive disorder diagnosis and management
These tests and services give healthcare providers and patients testing specific to their needs.
Digestive Health Testing
The Microbiomix Stool Analysis is one of Genova Diagnostics’ top services. Using metagenomic shotgun sequencing this comprehensive evaluation of the entire gut microbiome and its functions has changed the way we think about digestive function and overall health.
The Microbiomix platform can identify over 28,000 species of bacteria, fungi, protists and archaea. This full picture of gut health includes pathogenic potential, methane producing organisms and genetic potential for unique metabolites affecting the nervous, immune and metabolic systems. Based on the data Genova Diagnostics provides actionable recommendations for microbiome health such as specific dietary changes.
Nutritional Testing
Genova Diagnostics recognizes the importance of nutrition in overall health through our NutrEval tests. These tests assess patients’ nutritional status by considering factors such as fasting, medications and pregnancy.
To get accurate results NutrEval tests require patients to:
→ Fast overnight
→ Avoid artificial sweeteners and certain medications that affect amino acid levels
→ Be aware that urinary creatinine levels can affect reported urine analytes
→ Note that pregnant patients can be tested but with standard reference ranges.
Hormone and Metabolic Testing
Hormone balance is key to overall health and wellness and Genova Diagnostics offers hormone and metabolic testing. These include the Endo+ test, One Day Hormone Check and Adrenocortex Stress Profile.
There are multiple hormone tests to measure hormone levels and inform treatment plans. These are:
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The Endo+ test: This test measures multiple hormone levels using saliva, serum and urine samples.
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The One Day Hormone Check: This test measures bioavailable hormone levels in one day.
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The Adrenocortex Stress Profile: This test measures timed salivary samples of cortisol and DHEA to see how daily stress affects the body.
These panels give healthcare providers valuable information to create individualized treatment plans so they don’t use the same test for every patient.
Using the Most Clinically Relevant Technology
In a rapidly changing healthcare environment staying current with technology is key. Genova Diagnostics is at the forefront of technology by using the most clinically relevant technology in our testing services.
Metagenomic analysis is a powerful tool in clinical diagnostics that can:
→ identify and study a wide range of microorganisms
→ integrate with a large reference database
→ enhance microbial identification
→ give healthcare providers more accurate and clinically relevant results.
Educational Resources for Healthcare Providers
Healthcare providers are the key to patient treatment and prevention of chronic disease. Genova Diagnostics recognizes this and offers a variety of educational resources for healthcare providers including webinars, seminars and continuous learning programs.
These resources support patient treatment by giving healthcare providers the knowledge and tools to use Genova Diagnostics testing. By uncovering underlying causes of medical conditions these resources help healthcare providers make more informed decisions and better patient outcomes.
Why Federal Agency Regulation of Laboratories Matters
Lab test quality depends on the federal agency that regulates laboratories. Genova Diagnostics recognizes this and complies with federal regulations so our lab tests meet high standards of quality control.
Specifically Genova Diagnostics meets Medicare documentation requirements by requiring specific documentation for Medicare orders. This compliance with federal regulation shows our commitment to providing high quality, reliable lab tests for healthcare providers and patients.
Billing and Transparency
Billing transparency is key to patient satisfaction. Genova Diagnostics addresses billing concerns with options like Cash Pay, Insurance Billing and provisions for Medicare or Tricare patients.
Despite this we have had cases where patients were billed more than expected and frustrated and delayed test results. Genova Diagnostics acknowledges these concerns and is working to address them and improve our billing process to better serve our customers.
Patient Testimonials and Experiences
You can see the effectiveness of Genova Diagnostics testing by reading patient testimonials and experiences. Patients have had great experiences, with accurate parasite testing leading to correct diagnoses after other labs missed.
But like any business Genova Diagnostics has not been perfect. Some patients have been dissatisfied and confused with allergen sensitivity testing results that didn’t match their known allergies. These testimonials, positive and negative, show the need for continuous improvement of the patient experience.
How to Order a Test and Prepare for Sample Collection
Ordering tests and preparing for sample collection with Genova Diagnostics is easy. Healthcare providers or patients just need to open an account (free of charge). Genova Diagnostics also supports data integration through electronic health record (EHR) services and cloud-based EHR so test ordering and management is simplified.
Test results are sent to healthcare providers’ EHR systems automatically so communication and convenience is enhanced. Patients are given clear instructions to ensure accurate results such as not to drink excessive fluids 24 hours prior to sample collection for the NutrEval test.
Conclusion
In the world of personalized medicine and chronic disease prevention Genova Diagnostics is a global leader. With our testing services we have changed the healthcare landscape giving healthcare providers detailed patient profiles and personalized treatment plans.
Despite the challenges on billing transparency and customer service Genova Diagnostics is committed to continuous improvement. By using the most clinically relevant technology, providing educational resources to healthcare providers and complying with federal regulations Genova Diagnostics continues to deliver quality healthcare and patient satisfaction.
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