Molecular Diagnostics
Simple Laboratories Molecular testing encompasses a wide range of tests that analyze genetic material, such as DNA or RNA, to provide diagnostic insights.
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Molecular testing is extremely impactful for Long Term Care facilities and private practices with elderly or immunocompromised patient populations. With rapid assays for UTIs, skin and soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal infections and lower respiratory infections, these extensive panels can save lives by detecting pathogens not traditionally recovered by other cultures.
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Learn more or get started with our Molecular testing program.
Molecular Capabilities
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): PCR is a widely used technique to amplify a specific DNA sequence. It's employed in various applications, including:
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Diagnostic PCR tests: Detecting infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19 testing), genetic disorders, and cancer biomarkers.
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Quantitative PCR (qPCR): Measuring the amount of DNA or RNA present in a sample, useful in gene expression studies and viral load quantification.
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Molecular tests currently offered are as follows:
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BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS PANEL
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CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEAE, ORAL
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COVID-19, PCR
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CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS, GENITAL, PCR
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NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, GENITAL, PCR
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CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS, URINE, PCR
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NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, URINE, PCR
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CANDIDA VAGINITIS (CV)/ TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS (TV)
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GI PATHOGEN PANEL
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MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM, GENITAL
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MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM, URINE
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HIV QUANT, PCR
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HPV HIGH RISK, PCR
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HPV 16, 18/45 GENOTYPE, PCR
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RAPID FLU A/B
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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS, RAPID
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COVID-19/FLU/RSV, PCR
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STREP A, PCR
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TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, GENITAL
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TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, URINE
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HERPES SIMPLEX 1 & 2, SWAB
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CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN, NAA
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RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL INCL COVID
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HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1, SWAB
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HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2, SWAB
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HIV QUALITATIVE, PCR
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CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEAE, RECTAL
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URINE PATHOGEN PANEL
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URINALYSIS W/REFLEX TO UPP
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UA REFLEX TO UPP AND CULTURE
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WOUND PATHOGEN PANEL
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VAGINITIS PLUS (CT,GC,BV,CV,TV)
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VAGINITIS PANEL
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CT/GC/TV, URINE, PCR
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CT/GC/TV, GENITAL, PCR
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CT/GC/TV/MGEN, URINE, PCR
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CT/GC/TV/MGEN, GENITAL, PCR
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URINE PATHOGEN PANEL W CULTURE
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COVID-19/FLU, PCR
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RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANEL
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CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEAE, GENITAL
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CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEAE, URINE
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How We Support You and Your Patients:
Advancing Your Patient Care and Results
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Early Detection and Screening: Many diseases can be effectively managed or treated if detected early. Simple Laboratories offer screening tests for conditions such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and infectious diseases. Early detection allows for prompt intervention and better patient outcomes.​
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Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Simple Laboratories is a CLIA-accredited laboratory. We adhere to stringent quality assurance standards and undergo regular accreditation and proficiency testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our test results. This commitment to quality ensures confidence in the results provided and correct patient diagnoses.
How It Works
STEP ONE
Patient visits provider + Sample is collected
STEP TWO
Sample is sent to lab + processed
STEP THREE
Results are uploaded to portal within 48 hours
Customer Service Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am to 7pm CST
Saturday: 8am to 4pm CST
7444 W. Wilson Avenue, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
773.775.6697