by OnPoint Lab | Mar 31, 2023 | Blogs
If you have concerns that you may be at risk of developing genetic hearing loss or passing a hearing-loss gene on to your child, you will likely want to look into genetic testing for hearing loss. While around 40-50% of hearing loss in the United States is caused by...
by OnPoint Lab | Feb 13, 2023 | Blogs
If you’re reading this blog or looking up “what is included in a toxicology screen” on Google, chances are that you’ve been asked by your physician or employer to have one done. While the media often makes toxicology tests (tox screens) seem like something to be...
by OnPoint Lab | Jan 23, 2023 | Blogs
If you are pregnant and interested in getting a DNA test before you come to term, you may be wondering, “Can you get a DNA test while pregnant?” When this question comes up, it often leads to a multitude of follow-up questions. This article will provide you with the...
by OnPoint Lab | Oct 19, 2022 | Blogs
If you have gone to your healthcare provider with undiagnosed symptoms or an illness whose origins are unclear, your provider will likely order various diagnostic tests for you to undergo. This can be a frightening experience, as you may feel that you’re no closer to...
by OnPoint Lab | Sep 13, 2022 | Blogs
If you’ve been asked to undergo a urine drug test for a potential employer or as a part of a periodic company-wide screening, you may be looking for more information about urine toxicology testing. Most media dramatizes urine testing for intrigue, and it can seem like...
by OnPoint Lab | Aug 9, 2022 | Blogs
What is toxicology screening? Put very simply, a toxicology screen is a litany of various tests performed to detect the approximate amount and kind of legal and illegal drugs that are present in the body. Keep reading to learn more about the purpose of toxicology...