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Urinary Tract Infection Testing

• Urinary Tract Infections are one of the most common bacterial infections treated in the United States. Worldwide, the number of UTI cases is estimated at 150 million per year. According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in five U.S. women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. [1]

• Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a urinary tract infection:
  • Dysuria (painful urination)
  • Frequency (frequent urination)
  • Urgency (the urge to urinate immediately)
  • Hematuria (presence of blood in urine)

• 5 most common pathogens associated with urinary tract infections:

o Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus

References:

[1] https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/womens-urologic-health-utis-one-of-the-

most-common-complaints/

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Respiratory Pathogen Panel

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), respiratory infectious diseases take first place in the ranking of the burden of disease measured by years lost through death or disability. Lower respiratory tract infections represent the third leading cause of death in the world, after cardiac and encephalic vascular illnesses; however, in countries of low economic status, they take first place. [1]
• Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a respiratory tract infection:
  • Coughing
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing

• 5 most common pathogens associated with respiratory tract infections:
  • Rhinovirus, Metapneumovirus, Adenovirus, Bocavirus, and Enterovirus

References:

[1]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7120591/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20estima ted%20that,2%25%20of%20them%20require%20hospitalization.

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Women's Health

• Between 6 and 10 million health care visits in the United States by women are related to symptoms of vaginitis. Traditional methods of vaginitis diagnosis have been inaccurate. Here at Mega Lab-Health Care we perform nucleic acid amplification testing, which is the most up-to-date technology for the diagnosis of vaginal pathogens. Studies have shown that using a vaginal panel assay demonstrated higher sensitivity for detection compared to the traditional methods of detection, while maintaining a comparable specificity. [1]
• Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a vaginal tract infection:
  • Unusual vaginal discharge
  • Itching or irritation
  • Painful urination
  • Pain during intercourse

• 5 most common pathogens associated with vaginal tract infections:
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, BVAB2, Candida albicans

References:

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8594526/

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Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:

• Globally, it is estimated that 6-60 billion cases of gastrointestinal illness occur annually. Studies have shown, in the next 15 seconds, a child somewhere in the world will die from diarrheal disease. Every single resident of developed countries is expected to become ill from a gastrointestinal infection at least once in the next 1824 months, and yet gastrointestinal illness hardly registers as a major public health problem. [1]
• Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a gastrointestinal tract infection:
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Cramps
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain
  • Flu-like respiratory symptoms

• 5 most common pathogens associated with gastrointestinal tract infections:
  • Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile, Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus.

References: 

[1]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK561281/#:~:text=With%20a%20current%20global%20p opulation,will%20die%20from%20these%20infections.

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Infectious Diseases

Flu A/B, RSV, Group A Strep SARS-CoV-2:

• With Flu season around the corner, Mega Lab-Health Care provides rapid, highly accurate diagnostic testing of Flu A+B, RSV, Group A Strep, and SARS-CoV-2 with same day results!

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Chemistry Panel

• CMP = Complete Metabolic Panel
• BMP = Basic Metabolic Panel

• CMP:
  • Our fully automated clinical laboratory uses highly efficient instrumentation to assist healthcare providers in assessing routine chemistry panels, including CMPs, lipids and liver enzymes for precise and high-speed analysis.
  • Metabolic testing can reveal how the parts of your body are working together to support vital functions, such as heart rate, brain function, and breathing.
  • CMP blood tests measure the compounds in your blood that are vital to your overall health and provide information on your metabolism, including sugars, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, and waste products.
  • Components measured:
    • ALB (Albumin)
    • ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
    • ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
    • AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
    • BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
    • Ca (Calcium)
    • Cl- (Chloride)
    • CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
    • CREA (Creatinine)
    • GLU-H (Glucose-Hexokinase)
    • K+ (Potassium)
    • Na+ (Sodium)
    • TBIL (Total Bilirubin)
    • TP (total Protein)
  • BMP:
    • The Basic Metabolic Panel provides information on blood sugar (glucose) level, the balance of electrolytes and fluids, and the health of the kidneys.
    • Serum collected in serum separator tube or red top tube. If a red top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
    • CPT Code: 80048
    • The panel is usually ordered as part of a routine health examination or physical.
    • A doctor may prescribe the BMP as a basic health screening test during regular checkups to detect possible underlying health concerns before symptoms have occurred.
    • Components measured:
      • BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
      • Ca (Calcium)
      • Cl- (Chloride)
      • CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
      • CREA (Creatinine)
      • GLU-H (Glucose-Hexokinase)
      • K+ (Potassium)
      • Na+ (Sodium)

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Hematology

• CBC = Complete Blood Count

• CBC
  • Our high complexity lab assists healthcare providers with routine blood analysis testing using our rapid and high-performance machinery.
  • In order to detect illnesses that may affect your overall health, a CBC blood test is the first step. It is used as a screening test for various disease states.
  • Among the most essential substances in your body is your blood; it transports nutrients, hormones, oxygen, and waste products for removal by the lungs, liver, and kidneys.
  • You and your healthcare provider can get valuable information about your overall health from this total blood count (CBC) test. This full blood panel can also act as an initial step to detect health conditions like anemia, inflammation, blood disorders, and infection. A complete blood count of your red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets can be measured with this panel.
  • Components measured:
    • WBC (White Blood Cell Count)
    • Neu# (Neutrophils Count)
    • Lym# (Lymphocytes Count)
    • Mon# (Monocytes Count)
    • Eos# (Eosinophils Count)
    • Bas# (Basophils Count)
    • Neu% (Neutrophils Percentage)
    • Lym% (Lymphocytes Percentage)
    • Mon% (Monocytes Percentage)
    • Eos% (Eosinophils Percentage)
    • Bas% (Basophils Percentage)
    • RBC (Red Blood Cell Count)
    • HGB (Hemoglobin Count)
    • HCT (Hematocrit Test)
    • MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume Blood Test)
    • MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Blood Test)
    • MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration Test)
    • RDW-CV (Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Coefficient of Variation)
    • RDW-SD (Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Standard Deviation)
    • PLT (Platelet Count)
    • MPV (Mean Platelet Volume)

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Venipunture (Blood Draw) Services

Mega Lab Services is licensed, insured, and HIPPAA compliant. We perform high quality phlebotomy service at affordable rates. We have two main objectives - customer’s convenience and quality service. Our team is highly skilled, dedicated and hardworking. We are experienced in pediatrics, adolescents, special needs and geriatric patients. Our team is detailed-oriented with organizational skills for accuracy in specimen-processing, preservation, and transportation to our affiliate laboratories or laboratory of our patients’ choice.

Mega Lab Services has a state-of- the-art web-based appointment scheduler, and result-reporting portal (etestsolutions.com). You can schedule an appointment and view your lab results at your convenience.

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DNA Testing

Got some questions you need answers to? Is the unknown tearing your familiy apart? Are you losing sleep due to fear of the outcome? Or maybe you are just curious. Whatever the case may be, if you're ready for some answers, Mega Lab can help.

Mega Lab offers a wide range of DNA testing options including paternity testing, maternity testing, siblingship testing, avuncular Aunt/Uncle DNA Test, grand parentage, twin zygosity Testing, infidelity testing, identity DNA testing, pharmacogenetic DNA testing and lots more.

Immigration DNA Testing

It is required to prove a biological relationship between a petitioner and a beneficiary, using an AABB accredited immigration DNA testing lab, especially when the supporting documents and evidence is deemed insufficient to prove the relationship. The case becomes inconclusive by the USCIS or U.S. embassy and the petitioner’s request may be denied. In most cases, the USCIS or U.S Embassy may advise the petitioner to proof biological family relationship with DNA, using an AABB accredited immigration DNA Laboratory.

Examples of DNA tests used for immigration purposes include paternity tests, maternity tests, siblingship tests, and grand-parentage tests, all of which must utilize AABB accredited testing facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

Mega Lab Services, a Third Party Administrator, specializes in collecting DNA specimens. Our partner AABB Accredited Laboratories must initiate the immigration DNA legal and Chain of Custody processes prior to specimen collection by Mega Lab Services. Our partner AABB Accredited Laboratories work with U.S Consulate offices in over 170 Countries around the world.

What are the Steps To completing Immigration DNA Test

Our partner AABB Accredited Laboratories, using Mega Lab Services, will arrange to collect your DNA specimen. You, the petitioner will come in for your appointment once the specimen is collected, we will ship your specimen to our partner laboratory and they will ship specimen collection kit to the U.S Consulate in the applicant’s home country. U.S Consulate will arrange for the specimen collection of your relative(s).

To get immigration DNA processed by our partner AABB Accredited Laboratories, you need to submit a verified copy of your photo identification and request letter (from USCIS) to our partner laboratories that we work with. Once the test is completed, our partner AABB Accredited Laboratories will submit the reports directly to USCIS on your behalf as they require. Note, these report can also be used to establish legal proof of relationship for the purpose of obtaining a U.S Passport.

Quality Service

Mega Lab Services is a trusted and respected partner and distributor for reputable AABB Accredited Laboratories nationwide.

For more information on immigration DNA sample collection, please contact us at (571) 285-1857 / (571) 408-4004.

We understand how stressful and difficult some of these situations can be and we do our best to make the process of getting your questions answered as easy and stress-free as possible. Our lab tests are conducted professionally with state of the art technology, ensuring that you get accurate result of your testing. In addition, we take your privacy matters seriously and we ensure your privacy is always protected throughout the process.

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