LabCorp.com Diagnostic testing services and supplies
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Welcome to Laboratory Corporation of America
Description
LabCorp belongs to world's top clinical laboratories world wide with annual revenue of $3.6 million in 2006. It is a pioneer in genomic testing and commercialization of new diagnostic technologies. LabCorp employs 25,000 employees and has more than 22,000 clients nationwide, with headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. With its extensive esoteric testing portfolio and being on the forefront of medical technologies, LabCorp continues to attract the brightest minds and technological pioneers. LabCorp is listed under the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LH.
LabCorp operates a nationwide network of 36 primary testing locations, and more than 1,700 patient service centers. Among some of the groundbreaking technologies in the medical field that it has participated in, LabCorp aided in the development of genomic applications with the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and its molecular genetics testing center engaged in providing the research and subsequent standardization of Her-2Neu breast cancer testing. It is a leading center of excellence in the medical technology field, particularly in new molecular testing, disease treatment and management, and in genetics.
LabCorp’s services
1. Ambulatory Medical Services.
With more than 15 years of expertise, LabCorp’s AMS has provided Holter monitoring, ambulatory cardiovascular testing, transtelephonic 12-lead ECG analysis, patient-activated event monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to the medical community. LabCorp also assists physicians with enhanced cardiovascular services packages, dependable equipment, dedicated customer service and technical support, rapid results monitoring and easy-to-read reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Bone Marrow Engraftment Monitoring Test.
More than 17 years of experience, LabCorp is one of the most established and respected company that provides HLA (Human leukocyte antigen) testing. Bone Marrow Engraftment Monitoring Test has helped over 2 million people diagnosed with HLA class I antigens, and more than 140,000 people diagnosed with HLA class II antigens.
3. Clinical Trials.
The Clinical Trials organization of LabCorp and Esoterix have merged to form the Esoterix Clinical Trial Services, wholly owned by the LabCorp. They provide services such as drug development, esoteric testing, data management systems, investigator support services, and long-term specimen storage.
4. Forensic testing.
LabCorp’s forensic services are accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Texas Department of Public Safety, and certified by the New York State Department of Health.
'LabCorp’s forensic identity testing laboratory is considered a pioneer in forensic identity testing. It is located in Research Triangle Park, and offers a broad range of forensic DNA-based services including STR DNA Analysis, Y Chromosome Testing, and mitochondrial DNA sequencing. Along with technical expertise, LabCorp offers highly skilled staff for its customer service, with quality and timely result delivery.
5. Health Care Providers.
Along with a wide range of clinical test options, LabCorp provides comprehensive programs for health care providers in the areas of: allergy, endocrine disorders, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, HIV, oncology, cervical cancer, infectious disease, and genetics.
6. Hospital services.
LabCorp’s highly qualified Hospital Business Group provides 24 hour customer support, accessible MD and PhD level consultation with a national courier and logistics network. Services include community-based relationships and information systems technologies with smooth and clear results delivery.
The world-renowned Centers of Excellence performs and develops specialized clinical testing technologies, in each of the specialties: ViroMed Laboratories for infectious disease, US Labs-Esoterix for oncology, Colorado Coagulation for coagulation, Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology for genetics, Endocrine Sciences for endocrinology, Center for Occupational Testing for toxicology, the Center for Esoteric Testing for esoteric testing, and the DIANON Systems for outpatient pathology services.
7. Occupational testing.
LabCorp boasts of the largest substance-abuse testing facility in the US, with web-based tools that employers can use to plan out employee testing programs. LabCorp also offers corporate solutions, with employer, third-party administrator, medical review officer, and collector services available.
8. Testing on maternity and paternity.
Being at the forefront of genetics testing since 1981, LabCorp uses cutting edge technology combined with their expertise in genetics to provide testing in the following areas: paternity and maternity, sibling, and grandparent testing, as well as reconstruction cases.
9. Patient services.
LabCorp’s reputation for being at the forefront of testing services and using cutting edge technology makes them critical in the field of patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. LabCorp publishes information for patients in various areas of clinical laboratory testing in both English and Spanish.
Corporate Contributions
LabCorp gives back to the community by making charitable contributions ranging from $250 to $5000 to improve local communities in and around the Burlington, North Carolina headquarters. Corporate contributions fall in the following areas: health and welfare, education, and arts and culture. Over the years, LabCorp has given to the following groups:
- Alamance Burlington School System
- Alamance Community College
- Alamance County Arts Council
- American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
- American Red Cross
- Elon University
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Light the Night Walk
- March of Dimes WalkAmerica
- Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
- United Way
- YMCA
Languages
English
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External Links
- Stock: LH
- Alexa: LabCorp.com
